Judge John T. Gauntt - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John T. Gauntt is a judge for the 27th District Court of Texas in Bell County. He was elected to the bench on November 6, 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Joe Carroll.

Prior to his election, Gauntt worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in criminal law, family law, real estate, probate, and guardianship matters. He also served as local counsel for the Temple Independent School District as well as City Attorney for the City of Troy.

Gauntt earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Then, in 1970, he completed a J.D. at Baylor Law School.

His memberships have included the Family Law, the Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law, the Poverty Law, and the Computer & Technology Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas; the Baylor Law Alumni Association; and the Heart of Texas Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.

He has served as a trustee for the Temple Independent School District, a director of the Bell County Tax Appraisal District, a volunteer for the Belton-Temple Habitat for Humanity, and a director of Lone Star Legal Aid.

Born in Amarillo, Gauntt moved to Temple when he was four years old. His wife is a former high school business teacher. His son, John Gauntt, Jr., serves as an assistant county attorney in the Office of the Bell County Attorney. When not presiding over the bench, he enjoys carpentry, hunting, fishing, farming, and photography.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. John T. Gauntt

State of Texasvs.Isaias Ocasio

On April 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 10, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 13, 2024

State of Texas vs. Christopher Kindred

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texas vs. Christopher Kindred

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Alfred Hill

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Kenneth Smith

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Arliss Williams

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Tessa Vaughn

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Mario McKenzie

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texas vs. Abel Soto-Torres, JR

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Datrun Fields

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texas vs. Tylun Druilhet

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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Apr 05, 2024

State of Texasvs.Kevin Coleman

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Mar 05, 2024

State of Texas vs. Santiago Cuellar Hernandez

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Mar 07, 2024

State of Texasvs.Reginald Lewis

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Mar 05, 2024

State of Texas vs. Destiny Varela

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Mar 07, 2024

State of Texas vs. Jasmine Lovelady

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Apr 02, 2024

State of Texas vs. HARALD VOGT

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 22, 2024

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27th Judicial District Court

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Bell County, TX

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Apr 13, 2024

State of Texasvs.Antonio Barrow

On February 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Feb 18, 2024

State of Texasvs.Terry Braud

On February 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Feb 18, 2024

State of Texasvs.Christopher Bennett

On February 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Feb 18, 2024

State of Texas vs. TRAVIS LOUDERMILK

On February 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Apr 13, 2024

State of Texasvs.Jessica Olivarri

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 06, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Feb 06, 2024

State of Texasvs.Devonta Lawrence

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 06, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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Feb 06, 2024

State of Texasvs.Anthony Hubbard

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bell County. Judge John T. Gauntt presiding.

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Feb 05, 2024

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Bell County

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Bell County, TX

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About

John T. Gauntt
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 27th District Court of Texas	27th District Court of Texas
Election/Appointment November 6, 2012 - 27th District Court; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	November 6, 2012 - 27th District Court; 2016 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at Austin J.D., Baylor Law School - 1970	Bachelor's degree, University of Texas at Austin J.D., Baylor Law School - 1970

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 27th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (254) 933-5261
Fax:	+1 (254) 933-5977

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
City Attorney	City of Troy	Bell County, Texas
Local Counsel	Temple Independent School District	Bell County, Texas
Attorney	Private Practice	Bell County, Texas
Judge	27th District Court of Texas	Bell County, Texas