Angelica “Meli” Carrión Powers | 2026 candidate for Bexar County District Attorney

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Meli Carrion Powers is originally from Port Lavaca, Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Meli lives in San Antonio with her family.

Meli currently works as Chief of the Family Violence Division in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. She previously worked as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Antonio, and as a Regional Attorney for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

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Meli's campaign for Bexar County District Attorney is her first run for public office.

Has 24 years of courtroom experience, with 18 years focused on domestic violence and child abuse.

 As a bureau chief of the district attorney’s office, she directs the assignment of cases to prosecutors, maintains records on cases, works with law enforcement in ongoing investigations, develops trial strategy, and advises the district attorney on criminal prosecutions.

As Division Chief in the DA’s Office, led over 100 prosecutors and staff while enhancing support for survivors.

She previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an attorney, has tried some of the toughest cases in Bexar County, including violent crimes and capital murder.

She also previously worked as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Antonio. As a city assistant law director, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and its officials, prepared legal opinions and responses for the law department, conducted interviews, reviewed records, and developed case strategy for prosecutions handled by the city.

As a trainer, has educated thousands of professionals statewide and nationally on domestic violence and child abuse.

She served as a Regional Attorney for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As a government attorney, prosecuted civil cases under state law, advised state agencies on legal matters, conducted legal research and document drafting, and represented the agency in court proceedings involving child abuse and neglect.

-  As a bureau chief of the district attorney’s office, she directs the assignment of cases to prosecutors, maintains records on cases, works with law enforcement in ongoing investigations, develops trial strategy, and advises the district attorney on criminal prosecutions.
- She previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- She also previously worked as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Antonio. As a city assistant law director, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and its officials, prepared legal opinions and responses for the law department, conducted interviews, reviewed records, and developed case strategy for prosecutions handled by the city.
- She served as a Regional Attorney for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As a government attorney, prosecuted civil cases under state law, advised state agencies on legal matters, conducted legal research and document drafting, and represented the agency in court proceedings involving child abuse and neglect.

Legal Experience

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Supports prioritizing violent crime and holding dangerous offenders accountable.

Advocates for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to prosecution.

Believes in reducing case backlogs and improving prosecutorial efficiency.

Supports incarceration for serious offenses and diversion for certain non-violent crimes.

- Supports prioritizing violent crime and holding dangerous offenders accountable.
- Advocates for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to prosecution.
- Believes in reducing case backlogs and improving prosecutorial efficiency.
- Supports incarceration for serious offenses and diversion for certain non-violent crimes.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Meli Carrion Powers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Meli Carrion Powers

-  As a bureau chief of the district attorney’s office, she directs the assignment of cases to prosecutors, maintains records on cases, works with law enforcement in ongoing investigations, develops trial strategy, and advises the district attorney on criminal prosecutions.
- She previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- She served as a Regional Attorney for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As a government attorney, prosecuted civil cases under state law, advised state agencies on legal matters, conducted legal research and document drafting, and represented the agency in court proceedings involving child abuse and neglect.

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 