Republican Paul Johnson is seeking reelection as Denton County criminal district attorney in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. He is the only candidate listed for the office in the state’s certified ballot.
Background
Johnson’s county biography identifies him as the current criminal district attorney. It says he earned a criminal justice degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston and previously worked as a prison guard.
Prosecution and treatment programs
The county biography describes his approach as seeking justice and public safety through fair and ethical prosecution. It credits his administration with helping develop specialized programs addressing impaired driving, first-time offenses, substance use, mental health and veterans’ needs.
Those statements describe the office’s account of its work. They do not independently establish the programs’ success rates or cost savings. No detailed new 2026 funding request or implementation timetable was verified for this profile.
What the office can do
The criminal district attorney directs prosecutions through the office, including the misdemeanor trial division. Prosecutors make decisions within the law and court process; judges decide matters presented to them.
The office does not independently change criminal statutes or set the county’s overall tax rate. Its charging decisions and participation in treatment programs can affect defendants, victims and public resources throughout Denton County.
This profile uses the certified ballot and official county descriptions. It omits the county biography’s outdated reference to the number of terms Johnson has served.
The Flower Mound Times did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
