2026 Texas General Election

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Ashley Foster

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Buket Urgen

Ashley is a defense attorney in private practice. She previously worked at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office for more than 25 years, where she prosecuted thousands of felony cases across a wide range of offenses, from violent crime and organized theft to complex financial fraud.

Ashley Foster | 2026 candidate for Bexar County District Attorney

Ashley Foster's campaign for Bexar County District Attorney is her first entry into politics.

Supports providing trauma-informed advocacy and a single point of contact for victims and survivors.

Plans to launch a year-round training academy covering trial advocacy, evidence law, ethics, Brady/Giglio compliance, digital evidence handling, and trauma-informed practices.

Legal Experience

Promises to prioritize public safety by "aggressively prosecuting violent offenders, protecting victims’ rights, and ending the revolving door of crime."

Said, "Justice does not mean endless second chances for violent offenders."

Said, "Justice means victims come first."

Believes "justice means dangerous criminals fear the law, not law-abiding families fearing criminals."

Plans to enhance collaboration with shelters, counselors, and legal-aid providers to ensure services are well-coordinated and accessible.

Supports victim input in plea discussions and sentencing, pursuing restitution, and expanding protective-order support.

Plans to address case backlogs with a streamlined intake process, earlier discovery exchange, and smart triage that routes straightforward cases to rapid resolution while reserving trial teams for complex and violent felonies.

Plans to expand docket settings to minimize unnecessary resets and introduce evening or specialty dockets in collaboration with the courts.

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Ashley Foster’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Consumer Protection

Luz Elena Chapa

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.