District 457
Jurisdiction: Montgomery,
District Level Judicial Candidates
W Counties
Chart of Texas Judicial Department
https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1452920/court-structure-chart-september-2021.pdf
Brochure of the Court System
https://www.txcourts.gov/media/675444/The-Texas-Judicial-System_Print102714.pdf
Walker County (76,400 Population)
District Courts
District 12 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2026.
Jurisdiction: Grimes, Madison, and Walker
District 278 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2026
Jurisdiction: Leon, Madison, Walker
Waller County (56,794 Population)
District 506 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Grimes, Waller
Ward County (11,644 Population)
District 143 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
ppointed by Gov. Greg Abbott on August 14, 2015
Jurisdiction: Loving, Reeves, Ward
Washington County (35,805 Population)
District 21 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Bastrop, Burleson, Lee, and Washington
District 335 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Bastrop, Burleson, Lee, and Washington
Webb County (267,114 Population)
District 49 Judge Joe Lopez (IN) 8 years experience. Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from the University of Houston. Practice Areas: Criminal, Family, Litigation: Commercial, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources, Real Estate, Wills-Trusts-Probate, Appellate: Civil, Appellate: Criminal. The 49th District Court has jurisdiction in criminal, civil, tax and comestic relations. The 49th District Judge is a member of the Auditor's Board, Juvenile Board, Bail Bond Board, the Administrative Board, and the chairman of the Community Supervision and Correction Board. Source: https://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapata.District.Court
Jurisdiction: Webb, Zapata
District 111 Judge Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez
Education:
Profession: Judge Jesus “Chuy” Domínguez has dedicated over 30 years to the practice of law and more than 7 years serving on the bench, deciding thousands of cases with fairness, professionalism, and integrity. A lifelong public servant and father of two daughters, Judge Domínguez has built a reputation as a steady, ethical leader who is firm on the law and fair to the people. Deeply rooted in Webb County, he has spent his career serving families, protecting the community, and ensuring justice is delivered with respect and compassion. Now, he is ready to bring his unmatched experience to the 111th District Court from day one. Judge Jesus “Chuy” Domínguez is guided by a mission to uphold justice with fairness, integrity, and transparency. His vision is a courtroom where every person is heard, every case is treated with respect, and every decision reflects the law and the values of Webb County. Through steady leadership and decades of experience, he is committed to building a justice system that strengthens families and protects our community.
Source: https://www.judgechuydominguez.com/
Jurisdiction: Webb
District 341 Judge Beckie Palomo Up for re-election in 2024. Palomo received her Bachelors from University of Texas at Austin and J.D.from St. Mary's Law School. On January 1, 2013, Judge Palomo became the presiding State District Judge of the 341st District Court in Webb County. She strives for excellence on and off the bench as she presides over lengthy dockets of criminal, civil and family law cases. Judge Palomo conducts Courts in Schools Program, Veterans Treatment Program, Color of Justice Program, and the Girl Empowerment Program. Before taking the bench in 2013, Judge Palomo enjoyed a successful 14-year legal career in Laredo. She began as a prosecutor at the Webb County District Attorney’s office where she advocated for the rights and safety of crime victims for over eight years. In 2007, she was appointed the Executive Director of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for Webb & Zapata Counties and for six years administered the rehabilitation of over 2800 adult criminal offenders on court ordered probation. Judge Palomo consistently receives accolades from professional, civic and law enforcement groups. The honors and awards are many, including Paul Harris Fellow, LULAC Tejano Achiever, and Women City Club Hall of Fame. She is a member of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), and the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP).
Source: https://www.judgebeckiepalomo.com/
Jurisdiction: Webb
District 406 Judge David E. Garcia Unopposed. Up for office in 2024.
“The main thing is that I’ve never forgotten that I am a public servant. Being appointed a judge or elected a judge is not a prize. It’s not a reward. It’s an opportunity to serve at a higher level. My goal is simply to work hard every day in order to move cases in this court,” Garcia said. He added, “I promise to treat every person and every case with respect and dignity.” “I like to think that I have learned from the four current judges. One of the reasons I have been able to stay at this post is because I was able to advance my judicial career and decisions a little bit quicker than I think they were expecting. I had great teachers in them, great role models,” Garcia said. Garcia is a big believer in second chances. That’s why he plans to continue the programs that 406th District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale Jr. started. This includes the specialty courts. “My plan is to continue what he started, programs such as the Veterans Treatment, the Drug Court program, which I preside over now. It’s a program that Judge Hale started. That was handed over to me about three years ago. I plan to continue those programs. He was one of the ones that pioneered the Courts in Schools. I plan to continue that,” Garcia said.
Source: https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/laredo-judge-announces-bid-406th-district-court-18542547.php
Jurisdiction: Webb
Wharton County (41,570 Population)
District 23 Unopposed. Up for re-election in 2024
Jurisdiction: Matagorda, Wharton
District 329 Unopposed. Up for re-election in 2024
Jurisdiction: Matagorda, Wharton
Wheeler County (4,990 Population)
District 31 up for re-election 2026.
Jurisdiction: Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts and Wheeler
Wichita County (129,350 Population)
District 30 up for re-election 2026.
Jurisdiction: Wichita
District 78 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Wichita
District 89 Unopposed. Up for election 2024
Jurisdiction: Wichita
Wilbarger County (12,887 Population)
Willacy County (20,164 Population)
District 46 Judge up for re-election in 2026
Jurisdiction: Foard, Hardeman and Wilbarger
District 197 Judge Adolfo E. Cordova Jr. (IN) up for re-election in 2026. Born in San Benito, Texas. B.A. in Political Science from University of Texas at Austin. JD from The University of Houston. During his legal career, Adolfo has held a variety of different positions. Judge Cordova practiced in the private sector for 25 years and handled many types of cases. He has held the position of the City Attorney for the City of Rio Hondo, Municipal Judge for the City of San Benito, City Attorney for the City of Santa Rosa, and Magistrate Judge of Cameron County before being elected Judge of the 197th District Court of Cameron County, Texas. Judge Cordova has also been president of the Cameron County Family Law Association. Source: https://law.uh.edu/judges/Adolfo%20Cordova.asp
Jurisdiction: Cameron, Willacy
Williamson County (609,017 Population)
District 26 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2014
Jurisdiction: Williamson
District 277 up for re-election 2026
Appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2013
Jurisdiction: Williamson
District 368 up for re-election 2026.
Jurisdiction: Williamson
District 395 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott on March 22, 2016
Jurisdiction: Williamson
District 425 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Williamson
District 480 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2026.
Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott Sept. 2022.
Jurisdiction: Williamson
Leslie Booker 512th Judicial District
Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and African American Studies from the University Michigan and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law.
Profession: Leslie began her legal career as a public defender in Baltimore, where she represented juveniles and learned firsthand the importance of fairness and compassion in the justice system. She later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for six years, gaining deep experience as a prosecutor. Over the years, Leslie has served as Chief Felony Prosecutor in both Travis and Williamson Counties and made history in 2007 as the first Black Assistant District Attorney in Williamson County. With more than thirty years of legal experience, Leslie has worked in both public service and private practice across Central Texas and Maryland. She now leads her own law firm, where she is known for providing experienced and compassionate representation to individuals and families in need.
Jurisdiction: Williamson
Wilson County (49,753 Population)
District 81 up for re-election 2026
Jurisdiction: Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle , and Wilson
District 218 up for re-election 2026
Jurisdiction: Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, La Salle, and Wilson
Winkler County (7,791 Population)
District 109 up for re-election 2026
Jurisdiction: Andrews, Crane and Winkler
Wise County (68,632) Population)
District 271 up for election in 2026
Jurisdiction: Jack, Wise
Wood County (44,843) Population)
District 402 Unopposed. Up for re-election 2024
Jurisdiction: Wood