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Israel B. García, Jr. earned a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Texas Southern University.

Israel is a judge. He works at the Harris County court system, where he presides over eviction hearings.

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Israel B. García, Jr.

Israel is an attorney and the founder of his own litigation firm

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Israel served as the Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 1, from 2021 to 2024. He lost the election for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Place 1 in 2024.

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As a justice court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administered oaths to public officials, handled requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performed marriage ceremonies.

As the owner of a boutique litigation firm, he represents businesses in various type sof business disputes and litigation.

As an attorney he represents clients in cases involving commercial trucking collisions, work site injury claims, premises liability matters, auto accidents, and those accused of committing crimes.

- As a justice court judge, oversaw cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administered oaths to public officials, handled requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performed marriage ceremonies.
- As the owner of a boutique litigation firm, he represents businesses in various type sof business disputes and litigation.
- As an attorney he represents clients in cases involving commercial trucking collisions, work site injury claims, premises liability matters, auto accidents, and those accused of committing crimes.

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As of January 22, 2026, Israel B. García, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Speaks to students of all ages and all grade levels about the importance of higher education.

Volunteers throughout Houston for different non-profit organizations.

- Speaks to students of all ages and all grade levels about the importance of higher education.
- Volunteers throughout Houston for different non-profit organizations.

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

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Believes that evictions should not occur, especially during a pandemic, emphasizing the importance of keeping people in their homes.

- 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.

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