Race 12 of 18
Decides civil and juvenile appeals on the state's highest civil court.
Created and edited by Omar Afra
2026 election results · unofficial
Gisela D. Triana leads the reported totals with 52.02% of 9,676,961 votes reported.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gisela D. TrianaDemocratMost votes reported | 5,033,586 | 52.02% |
| Brett BusbyRepublican | 4,643,375 | 47.98% |
| Total votes reported | 9,676,961 | 2 entries |
Unofficial returns: Texas Secretary of State, “2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION (Updated 11/04/2026 04:59 PM)”; time zone not shown on the source. Checked November 8, 2026. 100% of polling locations reporting, which does not mean every ballot has been counted. Not certified; the state canvass falls between November 21, 2026 and December 7, 2026. Shares are of all votes reported in the race, write-ins included, rounded to two decimals; they may not total 100%.
Campaign research · compiled before the election
We are reviewing opinions, briefs and professional records for this judicial race. We do not infer a judge's position from party affiliation.
Sources under review
Republican
Brett Busby is the Republican candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8. Texas Supreme Court justice since 2019.
Democrat
Gisela D. Triana is the Democratic candidate for Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8. Justice on the 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 6.
Candidates as printed on the 2026 General Election statewide sample ballot (Texas Secretary of State): Brett Busby (Republican), Gisela D. Triana (Democrat).
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