Attorney Josh Fitzgerald is seeking election to the 253rd State District Court, which serves both Liberty and Chambers counties. He is running in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary against longtime incumbent District Judge Chap Cain. Fitzgerald now is a partner in a Liberty, Texas law firm with J.D. The 253rd State District Court hears felony criminal cases, large civil lawsuits, family law cases, and other matters that cannot be handled in lower courts. He emphasized the importance of cooperation among judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court staff, describing the court system as an ecosystem where every part must work together.