David Hilburn is an attorney in private practice and has over 20 years of experience in practicing law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Aggie Bar Association. Additionally, he is a member and previously served as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Brazos County Bar Association. He is a board member and former President of the Children’s Museum of Brazos Valley and member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Hilburn received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor degree from South Texas College of Law. On October 19th, 2021 Governor Greg Abbott appointed Hilburn to the 361st District Court. Previously Hilburn served as the Chairman of Republican Party of Brazos County, where he consistently  grew Republican electoral participation for several years.