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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Christine Vasquez Hortick

Zachary Mangels

Walter Ley

Christine Vasquez Hortick graduated from St. Mary1s University School of Law. She returned to San Antonio to practice law and be near family. Over the years, her practice has included assisting clients with family, general civil cases, criminal, and probate matters. In recent years, her practice has focused on cases in the Bexar County Children19s Court representing parents and children involved in abuse and neglect cases.

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Christine is a judge for the 225th District Court in Bexar County. Before taking the bench, she practiced law in San Antonio, focusing on family law, general civil cases, criminal matters, and probate cases. She also served as a mediator. Earlier in her career, she worked as a congressional aide to Senator Edward Kennedy.

Christine is currently a judge on the 225th Civil District Court. She was appointed to this position in 2022. Christine also served as a judge on the Bexar County Children's Court.

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As an attorney, has focused on representing parents and children in abuse and neglect cases in the Bexar County Children’s Court.

Legal Experience

As of January 22, 2026, Christine Vasquez Hortick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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. 