2026 Texas General Election

Laura Barker

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Laura Barker is from Austin, Texas. She attended Bowie High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, and a law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

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As a former member of the Texas House of Representatives, served from 2003 to 2005, focusing on legislative issues including education and healthcare.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

- 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.