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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

Democrat

Republican

2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Stephen Longoria

Emileigh Crouch

Walter Ley

Stephen Longoria has a bachelor s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He has lived in Richmond, Texas.

Stephen Longoria - Ballotpedia

Find A Lawyer | Stephen Ray Longoria - State Bar of Texas

Stephen previously ran for Texas 458th District Court judge in 2022 but did not win. 

As a juvenile prosecutor, prosecuted cases involving victims under the age of 18.

Legal Experience

Believes in transparency, fairness, and accessibility in the judicial process.

Judicial Philosophy

Advocates for more resources for public defenders.

Judicial Administration

As of January 22, 2026, Stephen Longoria’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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.

Fort Bend County Court-At-Law Judge, Democratic Primary

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