Christine "Chris" Castillo is from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Wheatley High School, known as Brackenridge High School. She and her wife, Debi, live on the Southside of Bexar County. They have a son.

Christine "Chris" Castillo is from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Brackenridge High School. Chris lives with her wife, Debi, and a kid in Bexar County, Texas.

Chris previously worked for the Bexar County District Clerk's office for 33 years, including as division chief of records and finance.

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Chris is retired. She previously worked as a clerk, supervisor and division chief of records and finance for the Bexar County District Clerk's office and worked in the Texas Attorney's General Office.

Christine previously ran for Bexar County district clerk in 2022 but did not win. She worked for 33 years in the Bexar County District Clerk's office.

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Chris previously ran for Bexar County district clerk in 2022, but did not win.

Plans to make all state district court documents accessible online.

Plans to create satellite offices within the county's four precincts.

Has experience accepting and processing filings, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with record retention and court procedures.

Believes in supporting staff, modernizing processes, and focusing on accuracy, transparency, and respect for the public and the courts.

Plans to reintroduce customer feedback cards to make the community's voice heard.

Aims to keep open lines of communication with staff through regular weekly and monthly meetings and workshops.

- Plans to make all state district court documents accessible online.
- Plans to create satellite offices within the county's four precincts.
- Has experience accepting and processing filings, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with record retention and court procedures.
- Believes in supporting staff, modernizing processes, and focusing on accuracy, transparency, and respect for the public and the courts.
- Plans to reintroduce customer feedback cards to make the community's voice heard.
- Aims to keep open lines of communication with staff through regular weekly and monthly meetings and workshops.

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Christine "Chris" Castillo

Chris is a retired Division Chief of Records and Finance. She worked at the Bexar County District Clerk’s office for 33 years. She held roles across civil and criminal filings and courts, juvenile and family services, passport processing, records warehousing and budgeting.

Christine "Chris" Castillo previously ran for Bexar County District Clerk in 2022 and did not win.

Christine is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Wheatley High School, formerly known as Brackenridge High School. She lives with her wife, Debi, and their son in the Southside of Bexar County.

Chris is a retired division chief at the Bexar County District Clerk’s office. She worked there for 33 years before retiring in 2019.

Christine "Chris" Castillo's campaign for Bexar District Clerk is her first entry into politics.

Christine "Chris" Castillo is from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Wheatley High School, known as Brackenridge High School. Chris and her wife, Debi, live on the Southside of Bexar County, Texas, where they are raising their son.

Christine "Chris" Castillo previously worked for the Bexar County District Clerk's office for 33 years, including 20 years as a supervisor and 8 years as a division chief.

Christine "Chris" Castillo is from San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Wheatley High School, known as Brackenridge High School. Chris and her wife, Debi, live on the Southside of Bexar County. They have a son.

Christine is an attorney. She previously worked for the Bexar County District Clerk's office for 33 years, including 20 years as a supervisor and 8 years as a division chief. 

Christine previously ran for Bexar County district clerk in 2022 but did not win. She worked for the Bexar County District Clerk's office for 33 years.

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Elva Abundis-Esparza is from San Antonio. She attended St. Edward's University. Elva has two children, and lives with her husband Ramon.

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Elva's campaign for Bexar County district clerk is her first run for public office.

Elva currently works as the justice court manager for the Bexar County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. She previously worked as the chief deputy and chief of administration and public information for the Bexar County district clerk, director of constituent services for members of the San Antonio City Council and Bexar County Commission, and as a legal secretary and office manager for the Law Offices of Rivera & Ritter, Offices of Kaplan & Petty, L.L.P., and Jackson Walker L.L.P.

Plans "to restore accountability, efficiency, and trust in the office."

Plans to improve processes and increase usage of electronic filing and records management to increase efficiency.

- Plans "to restore accountability, efficiency, and trust in the office."
- Plans to improve processes and increase usage of electronic filing and records management to increase efficiency.

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Gloria is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Price Elementary School, Dwight Middle School, South San High School, and San Antonio College. She lives with her husband, Erasmo Elizondo, and their blended family of eight children.

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Gloria A. Martinez is from San Antonio, Texas. She attended San Antonio College. She lives with her husband, Erasmo Elizondo, and their blended family of eight children.

Gloria is the District Clerk for Bexar County. She works at the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office, where she has worked since November 1985.

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Gloria has worked in the Bexar County district clerk's office since 1985. She also served in the Navy Reserves.

Gloria A. Martinez is currently the Bexar County District Clerk, representing Bexar County. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Gloria is currently the Bexar County District Clerk, representing Bexar County. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Prioritizes the streamlined operation of the Passport Center and the Central Magistrate arrest search tools to better serve the general public.

Advocate for the professional advancement of women, serving as a sponsoring member of Women Unlimited SA.

Advocates for equity, inclusion, and the growth of minority-owned businesses.

Committed to veteran community service and currently serves in a leadership role at American Legion Post 336.

Prioritizes the maintenance of organized, searchable databases for historical cases and attorney information to streamline the legal process.

- Prioritizes the streamlined operation of the Passport Center and the Central Magistrate arrest search tools to better serve the general public.
- Advocate for the professional advancement of women, serving as a sponsoring member of Women Unlimited SA.
- Advocates for equity, inclusion, and the growth of minority-owned businesses.
- Committed to veteran community service and currently serves in a leadership role at American Legion Post 336.
- Prioritizes the maintenance of organized, searchable databases for historical cases and attorney information to streamline the legal process.

Gloria A. Martinez

Gloria is the District Clerk for Bexar County. She works at the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office, where she has worked since November 1985. Gloria has also served in the Navy Reserves.

- Prioritizes the streamlined operation of the Passport Center and the Central Magistrate arrest search tools to better serve the general public.
- Advocate for the professional advancement of women, serving as a sponsoring member of Women Unlimited SA
- Advocates for equity, inclusion, and the growth of minority-owned businesses.
- Committed to veteran community service and currently serves in a leadership role at American Legion Post 336.
- Prioritizes the maintenance of organized, searchable databases for historical cases and attorney information to streamline the legal process.

Gloria is the Bexar County District Clerk. She works at the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office, where she has been since January 1, 2023. She began her career at the same office in November 1985, working in the civil, criminal and juvenile divisions.

Gloria A. Martinez is currently the Bexar County District Clerk. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Gloria A. Martinez was born in Glendale, California, and raised in San Antonio. She graduated from South San High School and attended San Antonio College. Gloria and her husband, Erasmo Elizondo, have a blended family with eight children. She is an active member of the Bexar County Women's Chamber of Commerce and a proud sponsoring member of Women Unlimited SA.

Gloria is the Bexar County District Clerk. She previously worked at the Bexar County District Clerk's Office from 1985 to 2005. She also served in the Navy Reserves from 2005 to 2013, including a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in 2009. Gloria has also held various leadership positions in nonprofit organizations, focusing on education, healthcare, and social justice.

Gloria is currently the Bexar County District Clerk. She was elected in 2022 and her current term ends in 2026. She previously worked at the Bexar County District Clerk's Office for more than three decades.

Gloria A. Martinez is currently the Bexar County District Clerk in Texas, representing Bexar County. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Gloria Martinez is from Glendale, California, and was raised in San Antonio, Texas. She has an associate's degree from San Antonio College. She and her husband, Erasmo Elizondo, have a blended family with eight children.

Gloria is the Bexar County District Clerk. She previously worked at the Bexar County District Clerk's Office from 1985 to 2005. She also served in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 2005 to 2013, including a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in 2009. 

Gloria is currently the Bexar County District Clerk. She was elected in 2022 and her current term ends in 2026.

Monica and her husband, Ruben, have built a strong and loving family over their 21 years together, raising four daughters and cherishing their three grandchildren.

Monica Ramirez Alcántara is from San Antonio. She has a husband, four daughters, and three grandchildren.

Monica is a litigation paralegal with 32 years of experience. She has also served as chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party for the past seven years. 

Monica has worked as a litigation paralegal, specializing in personal injury and mass tort litigation. 

Monica previously served as chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party from 2016 to 2023.

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Monica previously served as chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party. She served four terms from 2016 to 2023.

Plans to modernize operations by digitizing documents, making court documents easily accessible to the public, and placing court records online.

Plans to modernize operations by creating a virtual chat platform and establishing an online ordering process for documents.

Plans to provide professional development opportunities for staff, accelerate document handling, and ensure that all court records are properly reported.

Seeks to make the office more accessible to the community.

Values integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Seeks to build strong coalitions with the county government.

- Plans to modernize operations by digitizing documents, making court documents easily accessible to the public, and placing court records online.
- Plans to modernize operations by creating a virtual chat platform and establishing an online ordering process for documents.
- Plans to provide professional development opportunities for staff, accelerate document handling, and ensure that all court records are properly reported.
- Supports improving customer service.
- Seeks to make the office more accessible to the community.
- Values integrity, transparency, and accountability.
- Seeks to build strong coalitions with the county government.

Monica Ramirez Alcántara

Monica Ramirez Alcántara is from San Antonio, Texas. She and her husband, Ruben, have four daughters and three grandchildren together.

Monica previously served as chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party from 2016 to 2023. She ran for Bexar County district clerk in 2024 but did not win.

Monica is a litigation paralegal. She works at a law firm, where she has been for 32 years. She previously worked in various roles within the public sector.

Monica previously served as chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party from 2016 to 2023. She resigned from the position in 2023.

Raul Davila's campaign for Bexar County district clerk is his first time running for public office.

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Raul lost the race for District Clerk in Bexar County, Texas in 2022 and the race for Northside Independent School District (Bexar County), District 4 in 2023.

Believes public offices should be "accessible, transparent, and responsive" to the people they serve.

Promises to actively seek input from constituents through community meetings, stakeholder discussions, and open communication channels with residents, legal professionals, and justice partners.

Plans to maintain "clear and consistent communication" through community outreach, public forums, and digital platforms to ensure the public understands how the office operates and how to access services.

- Believes public offices should be "accessible, transparent, and responsive" to the people they serve.
- Promises to actively seek input from constituents through community meetings, stakeholder discussions, and open communication channels with residents, legal professionals, and justice partners.
- Plans to maintain "clear and consistent communication" through community outreach, public forums, and digital platforms to ensure the public understands how the office operates and how to access services.

Raul Davila

Raul Davila's campaign for Bexar County District Clerk is his first entry into politics.

- Serves as clerk and custodian of all records for district courts. Supports attorney general and child protective services courts.
- Indexes and secures all court records and verdicts, collects filing fees, and handles funds held in litigation and money awarded to minors. Also manages court registry funds and may process passport applications.
- Fulfills requests from attorneys or via court order to issue documents, collecting fees and distributing them to state and local agencies monthly.
- Gathers data and reports to various agencies to assist county, state, and Texas Legislature in proper operation of courts, effectiveness of statues, and any need for changes.
- Often in courtroom, filing documents, administrating oaths to defendants, witnesses, and jurors, and assists judge in docket management. Coordinates jury panel selection process and acts as liaison between jurors, courts, and employers.
- District clerks are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for district clerks range from $35,236 to $207,952, set by the county’s Commissioners Court.

Preserves records for and serves as clerk in district courts.

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