2026 Texas General Election

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Mary Ann Espiritu

Mary Ann is from southeast Texas. She has lived in Austin since attending college. She lives downtown with her dogs, Abby and Benny.

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Mary Ann is a judge for Travis County Court at Law #5. Before taking the bench, she worked as a defense attorney, most recently as a partner in her own firm. She also served as legal counsel for the Texas Department of Public Safety. 

Mary Ann is currently the presiding judge of the Travis County Court at Law #5. She was elected in 2022 and began serving in 2023. Before her election, she spent over 20 years practicing law, most recently as a partner in her own firm.

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Has over 20 years of legal experience, most recently as a partner in her own firm, specializing as a defense attorney.

As of July 22, 2026, Mary Ann Espiritu’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves on the board of a nonprofit collaborative organization in Austin, Texas, focused on providing community-based care for individuals impacted by substance use disorders.

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Mary Ann is from southeast Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Texas. She lives downtown with her dogs, Abby and Benny.

Before taking the bench, Mary Ann was a defense attorney and community advocate.

Mary Ann is currently the presiding judge of the Travis County Court at Law #5. She was elected in 2022 and took office in 2023. Before her election, she spent over 20 years practicing law as a defense attorney.

Has over 20 years of legal experience, most recently as a partner in her own firm, working as a defense attorney.

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Served on the boards of multiple local advocacy organizations and recognized as the Travis County Democratic Party’s “Precinct Chair of the Year” in 2020.

Served on the board of a nonprofit collaborative organization in Austin, Texas, focused on providing community-based care for individuals impacted by substance use disorders.

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- 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.