Favorability to Plaintiff:

5 (Neutral)

Summary:

This Central Texas county sits on the Houston metro fringe with suburban growth, a more diverse jury pool than deeper rural regions, and an agricultural–industrial economy that yields steady, modest verdicts. Politics are balanced with moderate wealth, which pushes juror attitudes toward neutral on liability, but the pool remains predominantly rural and conservative and still leans pro-defense, though less so than deep East or West Texas venues. The county tends defense-oriented rather than extreme, with modest plaintiff recoveries, yet the Houston influence and a growing suburban base add a small plaintiff tilt at the margins. Overall: a mid-range venue for plaintiffs.

County Seat:

Bellville

Population (2024):

32,546

Median Age:

41.6

Median Income:

$75,994

2024 Election Results:

Trump (80.8%)