2026 Texas General Election

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Christine del Prado

Christine is from Indiana. She attended Indiana University. She has a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives with her husband and their four daughters in San Antonio.

Christine is a district court judge. She works at the 227th Criminal District Court, where she has been since 2022.

Christine del Prado is currently a judge of the Texas 227th Criminal District Court. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

For Candidate Christine del Prado on Issue legal-experience:  
Has 39 years of experience in criminal law.

Supports judicial efficiency and restorative justice.

As of July 22, 2026, Christine del Prado’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Christine del Prado is from Indiana and Virginia. She has a bachelor 27s degree in business from Indiana University and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University School of Law. She and her husband, Mario, have four daughters. 

Christine is a judge for the 227th Criminal District Court.

Christine is currently a judge of the 227th Criminal District Court. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

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Christine is a judge. She works at the 227th Criminal District Court, where she has been since 2022.

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Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 