2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Veronica Vasquez, the presiding judge of Bexar County Probate Court No. 2, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She earned both her Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Describe your educational background, professional experience, what type of law you’ve practiced and noteworthy accomplishments.
I completed my undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and my law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Before becoming a Judge, I was the Director of the guardianship and probate department for Catholic Charities.

Veronica Vasquez | 2026 candidate for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 - San Antonio Report

Veronica Vasquez was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.

Probate Court 2, Judge Veronica Vasquez | Bexar County, TX

Meet the judicial candidates in Bexar County's March primary

Veronica was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.

I completed my undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and my law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Before becoming a Judge, I was the Director of the guardianship and probate department for Catholic Charities. Since taking office, I created and Co-Chaired the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force.

Veronica Vasquez previously worked as the director of the guardianship and probate department for Catholic Charities.

Veronica previously worked as the director of the guardianship and probate department for Catholic Charities.

Elected to Bexar County Probate Court No. 2 in 2018, Judge Vasquez has been a steadfast advocate for accessibility and inclusivity, particularly for the elderly and individuals with physical and mental disabilities. In collaboration with Gordon Hartman and Bexar County officials, she helped establish a designated pick-up and drop-off zone at the South Entrance of the Courthouse to better accommodate individuals with special needs.

Hear from the candidate

Please tell voters about yourself.
My name is Judge Veronica Vasquez, and I am the Presiding Judge for Bexar County Probate Court 2. I am unopposed in the November 2026 election. I will be elected to my 3rd term as a Probate Judge.

Veronica serves as the presiding judge of Bexar County Probate Court No. 2. She was elected to the court in 2018 and stated that she was unopposed in the November 2026 election, in which she would be elected to a third term as probate judge.

Veronica Vasquez serves as the presiding judge of Bexar County Probate Court No. 2. She was elected to the court in 2018 and stated that she was unopposed in the November 2026 election, in which she would be elected to a third term as probate judge.

Previously led Catholic Charities' guardianship and probate department.

- Previously led Catholic Charities' guardianship and probate department.

Legal Experience

I also spearheaded the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center.

I led the creation of a designated drop-off zone for those with special needs at the courthouse. I created the PJS American Inns of Court for probate attorneys. I advocated and received additional staff for the probate courts, as well as the creation of a third probate court. In addition to all my accomplishments, I run an efficient docket.

I advocated and received additional staff for the probate courts, as well as the creation of a third probate court. In addition to all my accomplishments, I run an efficient docket.

In 2025, I signed over 12,200 orders. I created an online scheduling tool for attorneys, provide monthly newsletters, and free CLEs quarterly. I also regularly provide presentations to the public on the law.

Describe your plans to serve a growing county with heavy demands for probate services and only three judges?
I will continue to find ways to work effectively and efficiently. I always strive to bring more education to the public and attorneys to help them navigate the difficult probate process. I regularly meet with my staff to discuss ways we can provide a better experience for all. This may include updating checklists, creating new checklists, and ensuring emails and phone calls get answered promptly.

I also work regularly with probate colleagues across the state and nation to understand and implement best practices. I’m also a firm believer that technology is our friend and I’m always looking to see how we can utilize technology to create efficiencies, such as the tool I use for online scheduling.

Commitment to Transparency

Judge Vasquez is committed to transparency in the probate and guardianship process. She has introduced initiatives such as the publication of Spanish-language guides and the establishment of clear standards for attorney fees, helping to make complex legal matters more understandable for all citizens.

Probate Judge Veronica Vasquez

Making the Courthouse Accessible to Everyone

Judge Vasquez has implemented projects to improve accessibility at the courthouse, ensuring that it meets the needs of all individuals, including the elderly and those with disabilities. Her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic included the adoption of virtual court proceedings, maintaining access to justice during challenging times.

Advocated for additional probate-court staff and creation of a third probate court.

Implemented online scheduling and provides monthly newsletters, quarterly continuing legal education, and public legal presentations.

Plans to improve probate-court service through public education, updated checklists, and prompt responses to emails and calls.

Prioritizes technology and probate-court best practices to improve court efficiency.

Implemented Spanish-language probate guides, attorney-fee standards, and virtual court proceedings to improve public access and transparency.

- Advocated for additional probate-court staff and creation of a third probate court.
- Implemented online scheduling and provides monthly newsletters, quarterly continuing legal education, and public legal presentations.
- Plans to improve probate-court service through public education, updated checklists, and prompt responses to emails and calls.
- Prioritizes technology and probate-court best practices to improve court efficiency.
- Implemented Spanish-language probate guides, attorney-fee standards, and virtual court proceedings to improve public access and transparency.

Judicial Administration

Why are you seeking this office, and why did you decide to be a candidate in the political party you chose?
I am a Democrat. However, as a Judge, I do not care what party you are. I am there to follow the law and apply the law to the facts in front of me. Under the guidance of the law, I want to provide the best outcome to all who come before me; Bexar County citizens deserve nothing less.

Those who appear in our court are in a difficult time in their life. It is important that the judge who presides over this court has the appropriate judicial temperament and is compassionate towards the people before them. We deal with unique communities such as those with disabilities and seniors, we must treat all that come before us with dignity and respect. I have a proven track record of treating those in my court with dignity and respect and displaying the appropriate judicial temperament.

Said judges should apply the law to the facts regardless of party affiliation.

Believes probate judges should treat people, including seniors and people with disabilities, with compassion, dignity, and respect.

- Said judges should apply the law to the facts regardless of party affiliation.
- Believes probate judges should treat people, including seniors and people with disabilities, with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Veronica Vasquez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

In addition to her judicial responsibilities, Judge Vasquez conducts educational workshops for the public on topics such as probate law, guardianships, and elder abuse prevention. Her dedication has earned her multiple accolades, including the Barbara F. Kishpaugh Elder Advocate Award from the San Antonio Probate and Elder Bar Section, the Rising Star Award from the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and induction into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame.

My name is Judge Veronica Vasquez, and I am the Presiding Judge for Bexar County Probate Court 2. I am unopposed in the November 2026 election. I will be elected to my 3rd term as a Probate Judge. I currently serve as a board member for the National College of Probate Court Judges. I am the Judicial Co-Chair of the San Antonio Legal Services Association (a non-profit dedicated to providing pro-bono legal services). I also created and co-chaired the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force.

I completed my undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and my law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Before becoming a Judge, I was the Director of the guardianship and probate department for Catholic Charities. Since taking office, I created and Co-Chaired the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force. I helped create legislation to close loopholes on Elder Exploitation. I also spearheaded the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center.

Conducts public educational workshops on probate law, guardianships, and elder abuse prevention.

Created and co-chairs the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force.

Spearheaded the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center.

- Conducts public educational workshops on probate law, guardianships, and elder abuse prevention.
- Created and co-chairs the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force.
- Spearheaded the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center.

Community Involvement

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Veronica Vasquez

- Created and co-chairs the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Task Force.
- Spearheaded the creation of the Bexar County Senior Justice Assessment Center.

Veronica is a judge for Bexar County Probate Court No. 2.

Veronica is currently the presiding judge of Bexar County Probate Court No. 2.

Veronica is a judge for Bexar County Probate Court, Post 2.

Veronica is a presiding judge. She works at Bexar County Probate Court No. 2.

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- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

Bexar Probate Court Judge, Post 2

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