2026 Texas General Election

Maggie Jamarillo

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Maggie Jaramillo has an associate's degree from Arizona Western College, a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University, and a law degree from Texas Southern University. She and her husband, Jaime, have two daughters and are parishioners at Saint Laurence Parish.

Governor Abbott Appoints Jaramillo To 458th Judicial District Court

Maggie is an associate judge for the 268th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County. She previously served as judge of the 400th Judicial District Court, an assistant district attorney for the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, an attorney in private practice, and an assistant county attorney for Starr County. 

Maggie is currently the presiding judge of the 458th Judicial District Court. She was appointed to this position by Governor Greg Abbott in 2025. Previously, she served as an associate judge for the 268th Judicial District Court and as a judge for the 400th Judicial District Court. She was first appointed to the 400th District Court by Governor Rick Perry in 2014 and was subsequently elected in 2016. She served on that court until 2020.

As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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

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Is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3903, Fort Bend County Fair Association, and St. Laurence Parish and a volunteer for the Fort Bend National Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Community Involvement

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- 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. 