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 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.