Judge Kyle Hawthorne: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

85th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 440

TX Bar #: 09259650 (11/07/1986)

Biography

The Hon. Kyle Hawthorne is a judge for the 85th District Court of Texas in Brazos County. He was elected to the bench in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

Hawthorne earned a B.A. in political science from Texas A&M University in 1979. He spent the next year working as a substitute teacher for the South Park Independent School District before joining Enstar Petroleum, Inc. He worked as a property accountant (1981 to 1983) as well as a senior joint interest accountant (1984). He then transferred to the Union Texas Petroleum Company, where he worked as an accountant (1985 to 1986) and a supervisor (1986 to 1987).

Then, in 1986, Hawthorne completed a J.D. at South Texas College of Law. After graduating from law school, he entered into private practice. He first worked as an associate at Vance, Bruchez & Gross, rising through the ranks to become a named partner in 1991.

His memberships have included the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce, the Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley, Health for All, and the College Station Planning and Zoning Committee.

Hawthorne was inducted into the Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame. During his three seasons playing baseball, Hawthorne helped the team claim SWC titles in 1977 and 1978. He led the team in home runs and RBI during all three seasons.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kyle Hawthorne

LAMAR ADVANTAGE OUTDOOR COMPANY LP vs. ZEESHAN FOOD MART INC

On June 1, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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Jun 01, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Jun 03, 2026

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. vs. LISA GARCIA

On June 1, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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Jun 01, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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Francisco Lopez vs.Angela Gomez

On June 1, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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Jun 01, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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Sallie Mae Bank vs. Lauren Hyles and Brian Hyles

On May 27, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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May 29, 2026

KEYARIKA KEYS vs. State of Texas

On May 27, 2026 other related to criminal matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 29, 2026

THE COUNTY OF BRAZOS, TEXAS VS. JANIE RIOS AS DEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD HERNANDEZ AND AS PERMANENT GUARDIAN OF JOHNNY MORENO HERNANDEZ

On May 26, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 26, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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Other Tax

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May 28, 2026

THE COUNTY OF BRAZOS, TEXAS VS. MICHAEL PINEDA AKA MIKE PINEDA ET AL

On May 26, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 26, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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Other Tax

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May 28, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Wheeler Metal Inc.

On May 26, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 26, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 28, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Raul Moreno,Delia Moreno

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May 21, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 23, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Unknown Heirs of Rufus Washington,Unknown Heirs of Eula Washington, Lela Washington, Lola Loud, Lee Atter Mack, Unknown Heirs of Charles Washington, Unknown Heirs of Jodie Washington, Unknown Heirs of Rufus Washington,…

On May 21, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 21, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 23, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Michael J. Batts, ET AL

On May 20, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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May 22, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Janice C. Cleveland

On May 20, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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May 22, 2026

Credit Corp Solutions Inc vs. Tung Pham

On May 20, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Labor and Employment

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May 23, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Unknown Heirs of Edward DeBoise AKA edward Deboise ET AL

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May 20, 2026

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May 22, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Pete J. Reyes, Jr, ET Al

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May 20, 2026

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May 22, 2026

OnSite Ready Mix, LLC, and Texcrete Operations, LLC D/B/A Texcrete Redi-Mix Concrete Company vs. Jason Poole, and Hazel Rae, LLC D/B/A HR Equipment

On May 20, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Labor and Employment

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May 24, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC vs. Michele Barrett

On May 18, 2026 a debt/contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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May 22, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Natasha A. Sayers

On May 13, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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May 15, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Debby Krenek Hahn a/k/a Debby Krenek Maddox

On May 13, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 15, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Martha S. Fliedner

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May 13, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 15, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Sani Dunic, Tanisha Jones, Unknown Heirs of Jesse Leija, FGMS Holdings, LLC, and Credit Human Federal Credit Union

On May 13, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Brazos County, TX

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May 15, 2026

Javion Green vs. State of Texas

On May 13, 2026 other related to criminal matters case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Labor and Employment

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May 15, 2026

The County of Brazos, Texas vs Pedro Parra, Karina Parra, and Yuri Parra

On May 13, 2026 an other tax case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 15, 2026

Karina Liseth Lima vs. Rosa Yesenia Mata Castro

On May 13, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brazos County. Judge Kyle Hawthorne presiding.

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May 13, 2026

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Brazos County - District Clerk

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Brazos County, TX

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May 15, 2026

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About

Kyle Hawthorne
Current Appointment 85th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 440	85th District Court of Texas, Department Suite 440
Election/Appointment 2014 - 85th District Court; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2014 - 85th District Court; 2018 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., South Texas College of Law - 1986 B.A., Texas A&M University - 1979	J.D., South Texas College of Law - 1986 B.A., Texas A&M University - 1979

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 85th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (979) 361-4270
Fax:	+1 (979) 361-4276
Court Coordinator:	+1 (979) 361-4271
Court Reporter:	+1 (979) 361-4272

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	85th District Court of Texas	Brazos County, Texas
Partner	Bruchez, Gross, Thornton, Meronoff & Hawthorne	Brazos County, Texas
Associate	Vance, Bruchez & Gross	Brazos County, Texas