2026 Texas General Election

Daphne Previti Austin

Buket Urgen

Daphne is an attorney. She has practiced law in Texas since the 1990s as a criminal and juvenile defense attorney, prosecutor, juvenile law referee, and district court judge. She earned board certification in juvenile law in 2002. 

Daphne previously served as a district court judge.

Has experience as a criminal and juvenile defense attorney, prosecutor, juvenile law referee, and district court judge.

Legal Experience

As of July 22, 2026, Daphne Previti Austin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in addressing the backlog of cases to ensure timely resolution of legal issues, saying, "Our courts are in a state of disarray."

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Alamo Youth Center Advisory Board and the Advisory Board to Rise Recovery.

Community Involvement

Jessica Gonzalez is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She has lived in San Antonio for 24 years. She has a dog named Olive.

Jessica Gonzalez (Bexar County, Texas) - Ballotpedia

Jessica is from Houston, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She has lived in San Antonio for 24 years. She has a dog named Olive.

Jessica is an attorney. She is the owner of her private practice, the Law Office of Jessica Gonzalez, where she specializes in criminal defense. She previously worked as a criminal prosecutor at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She also serves as an associate judge for juvenile courts.

Jessica previously ran for Bexar County Court at Law No. 14 in 2014 and for Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

Jessica Gonzalez previously ran for Bexar County Court at Law No. 14 in 2014 and for Bexar County Court at Law No. 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

As a prosecutor for over 8 years, handled various legal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

As a defense attorney for over 12 years, provided legal representation and counsel in criminal defense cases.

As a legal professional, Gonzalez has tried over 45 criminal cases to a jury.

As a legal professional, drafted legislation amending the Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code to protect victims of family violence.

- As a prosecutor for over 8 years, handled various legal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.
- As a defense attorney for over 12 years, provided legal representation and counsel in criminal defense cases.
- As a legal professional, Gonzalez has tried over 45 criminal cases to a jury.
- As a legal professional, drafted legislation amending the Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code to protect victims of family violence.

Believes that having "zealous representation" for the accused is essential to the integrity of the criminal justice system.

Believes that a judge must be a "fair and impartial" administrator of the law.

- Believes that having "zealous representation" for the accused is essential to the integrity of the criminal justice system.
- Believes that a judge must be a "fair and impartial" administrator of the law.

As of July 22, 2026, Jessica A. Gonzalez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Volunteers for the Junior League of San Antonio.

Volunteered with various community organizations, chaired a major fundraiser for non-profits, and mentored new members in a community league.

Volunteers for the Courts in School program, participates as an attorney in Drug Court, Re-Entry Court, and STRIVE specialty court, and mentors law students.

- Volunteers for the Junior League of San Antonio.
- Volunteered with various community organizations, chaired a major fundraiser for non-profits, and mentored new members in a community league.
- Volunteers for the Courts in School program, participates as an attorney in Drug Court, Re-Entry Court, and STRIVE specialty court, and mentors law students.

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Jessica A. Gonzalez

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

Bexar County Court-At-Law Judge, Post 9

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