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Luz Elena Chapa
DEMOCRAT
Luz Elena Chapa is running for Bexar District Attorney, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Luz was born in El Paso, Texas. She is a dual-alum of St. Mary’s University, where she earned her bachelor's and law degrees. She is a mother of three children and has lived in San Antonio for over 21 years.
Professional background
Luz previously worked as a judge for the Texas Fourth District Court of Appeals, an attorney for Chapa Law Group, P.C., and an attorney for Chapa & Nevarez, P.C. She also served as an attorney for Hartline, Dacus, Barger, Dreyer & Kern, L.L.P.
Political background
Luz Elena Chapa previously served as an appellate judge.
Legal Experience
As a justice on the Fourth Court of Appeals, she authored nearly 1,400 opinions, approximately 600 of which were in criminal cases. Only one of her criminal opinions was overturned by a higher court.
As a civil litigator at a law firm, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, specializing in product liability.
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Public Safety
Plans to address mass incarceration, mental health resources, and restorative justice practices.
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Consumer Protection
As of January 22, 2026, Luz Elena Chapa’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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