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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Laurie Eiserloh

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Laurie is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended the University of Texas. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and a juris doctor degree in law from the University of Texas. She lives with her wife, Jess, in central Austin.

Laurie is a judge on the Travis County 455th Civil District Court. She previously led the employment team in the Civil Litigation Division of the Travis County Attorney’s Office, served as a litigator and general counsel for the City of Austin and the State of Texas, and practiced law at the firm Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel.

Laurie Eiserloh is currently the Judge of Travis County’s 455th Civil District Court. She was first elected to this position and has served one term.

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Is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor & Employment Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.

Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to professionalism and civility in the courtroom and the integrity of the jury trial.

Has 30 years of experience as a trial attorney.

As a lawyer for the City of Austin, provided legal counsel to city officials and departments, drafted and reviewed legal documents, and represented the city in civil actions and suits.

As Executive Director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, lobbied the Texas Legislature for LGBTQ rights, worked to maintain state funding during the AIDS crisis, and fought to protect the rights of people living with AIDS.

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

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Supports the Trinity Center, which assists people experiencing homelessness.

Served on the board of El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission for over a decade.

Served on the boards of the Austin Center for Child Guidance and AIDS Services of Austin.

Community Involvement

- 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. 