Robert Wilson. 321st District Court Judge, Smith County, Texas

08/28/2026

BE THE LIGHT WITH THE FOSTERING COLLECTIVE!!! It was a wonderful night supporting the Fostering Collective at its annual dinner at Green Acres Crosswalk! If you are looking into fostering or just want to learn about ways to support families and children involved in foster care, they are THE resource to help you! CONGRATS to the Heart Gallery of East Texas, the Hageman Family and The Genesis Group on their awards last night!!! What a tremendous night celebrating the work God is doing for the children of our community!

08/20/2026

HEART GALLERY ON DISPLAY!!! If you haven’t been by to see it, throughout the month of August, the 321st has been showcasing these awesome kiddos who are on the hunt for their forever fam! The Heart Gallery of East Texas is a premier adoption advocacy organization that promotes the stories of eligible kids through professional photography. If you’ve ever considered adopting, please connect with these folks. It’s a great place to start your journey!

07/03/2026

This week we celebrated a GREAT MAN!!! CONGRATS to my friend and compatriot, LEONARD SPURLING on 25 years of service to the county! But that’s only a fraction of his over 40 years serving in law enforcement in our community! Well done, my friend. Best bailiff ever!

Smith County honored Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Bailiff Leonard Spurling for 20 years of service during Tuesday’s weekly commissioners meeting, praising him for his commitment to community safety. “I thank […]

06/23/2026

I’m reposting this link to make sure all our kids have a chance to learn to swim this summer. The ability to swim is a super important skill for our little ones! They get invited to swim parties and family gatherings at pools, lakes and the beach. Let’s make sure they are always safe around water!

Shopping cart class registration page.

05/29/2026

THE POLLYWOG ANNUAL SWIM PROGRAM IS KICKING OFF!!! ANY child in a CPS CASE is eligible for this program REGARDLESS OF THEIR PLACEMENT! It is being made available at a hugely reduced fee and assistance is available! Every child should know how to swim! MASSIVE THANKS GO OUT to Fostering Collective, Tyler Rose Aquatic Club and Tyler Independent School District for making this happen!!! Click the link below to register!!!!

Shopping cart class registration page.

05/24/2026

Read below how our bailiff and friend Leonard Spurling has made a HUGE difference in this community!

04/14/2026

YOU HAVE SEEN THIS STORY BEFORE but TONITE ALEXANDER’S “GOTCHA DAY” was celebrated BY THE ENTIRE NATION!!! Don’t we need more stories like THIS???

It was a huge day for a young boy in Texas when he officially joined his forever family. And it was made even more special by the surprise guests who showed up to support him. NBC News’ Tom Llamas reports.

04/08/2026

WHAT A GREAT DAY hearing Judge Franklin report on all the projects “pressing forward” in Smith County!