Governor Greg Abbott has appointed H. Dustin “Dusty” Fillmore, III as Judge of the 236th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County. The appointment will last until December 31, 2026.
Fillmore is a partner at The Fillmore Law Firm, L.L.P., based in Fort Worth. He is involved with several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, The Federalist Society, Federal Bar Association, and the Tarrant County Bar Association. In addition to his legal work, he volunteers with AVENEW ministry at Christ Chapel Bible Church. Fillmore holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Baylor University and earned his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott leads the executive branch for the state government and focuses on economic development and education enhancement. It supports border security efforts and community initiatives across Texas (official website). Since Greg Abbott’s election in 2014, his office has contributed to job growth and record employment levels throughout the state (official website).
