Republican David Jahn is seeking reelection as judge of Denton County Probate Court No. 1 in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. He is listed in the Texas secretary of state’s ballot certification.
The county’s court website identifies David W. Jahn as the court’s presiding judge. The court serves Denton County, including Flower Mound and Highland Village.
Experience
Jahn’s campaign biography describes nine years as an Army pilot, followed by legal practice and prosecution work. It says he served as associate probate judge from 2011 to 2021 and later briefly presided over Criminal Court at Law No. 1 before resigning that position in 2021 to run for probate judge.
What the court handles
According to the county, Probate Court No. 1 handles wills, heirship determinations, guardianships, involuntary mental health commitments and certain related lawsuits. Its work can affect families managing estates or seeking court protection for an incapacitated relative.
The campaign page emphasizes Jahn’s probate and mental health experience. It does not set out a detailed new 2026 policy program, spending plan or implementation timetable. A probate judge applies state law to individual cases; the office does not enact criminal statutes or control the county’s overall budget.
The Flower Mound Times did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
