Audrey Martinez is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University School of Law. She is married and has three children.

Audrey Martinez is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. She is married and has three children.

Audrey is a felony prosecutor for Karnes and Atascosa counties. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. While in law school, she worked as a student attorney in the Immigration Clinic and served as a clerk for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.

Audrey is a felony prosecutor. She previously worked at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and at the 81st District Attorney's Office. She also previously worked as a student attorney in the Immigration Clinic and a clerk for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.

Audrey previously served as a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. She is currently a felony prosecutor for Karnes and Atascosa counties.

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As a felony prosecutor for Karnes and Atascosa County, has prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, including murder, crimes against children, drug offenses, aggravated assaults, and robberies, advocating for victims and those wronged by the system.

As a criminal attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, handling cases such as murder, aggravated assault, aggravated robberies, and child abuse and seeing them all the way through final disposition.

- As a felony prosecutor for Karnes and Atascosa County, has prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, including murder, crimes against children, drug offenses, aggravated assaults, and robberies, advocating for victims and those wronged by the system.
- As a criminal attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, handling cases such as murder, aggravated assault, aggravated robberies, and child abuse and seeing them all the way through final disposition.

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Advocates for a fair, compassionate, and equal justice system that treats every person with respect and fairness.

Believes in providing productive paths for non-dangerous offenders as well as understanding and addressing reasons why an individual is in court.

Opposes a "blanket one size fits all approach" to the justice system, emphasizing a need to be in tune with the community and understand the issues affecting it.

- Advocates for a fair, compassionate, and equal justice system that treats every person with respect and fairness.
- Believes in providing productive paths for non-dangerous offenders as well as understanding and addressing reasons why an individual is in court.
- Opposes a "blanket one size fits all approach" to the justice system, emphasizing a need to be in tune with the community and understand the issues affecting it.

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

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Actively volunteers in the community, organizing events like the Uvalde Strong 5K and coaching her daughter's CYO team.

Actively volunteers in the community, such as organizing events like the Uvalde Strong 5K and coaching her daughter's CYO team.

Has presented for school career days and has been involved with the Fiesta Flambeau parade.

- Actively volunteers in the community, such as organizing events like the Uvalde Strong 5K and coaching her daughter's CYO team.
- Has presented for school career days and has been involved with the Fiesta Flambeau parade.

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As a law clerk for Justice of the Peace and a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, completed law school in two and a half years, worked as a student attorney in the Immigration Clinic, and authored an article on the USA Women’s Soccer Team's fight for equal pay.

Carlo is from San Antonio, Texas. He attended Azle High School and Marshall High School. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and a juris doctor from Baylor University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Jamie, and their two teenage sons, Christian and Alex.

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Carlo Rodriguez Key is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Baylor University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Jamie, and their two teenage sons, Christian and Alex.

Carlo previously worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlo currently serves as a County Court Judge for Texas, Bexar County. He was first elected in 2010.

Has 24 years of legal experience, serving as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and County Court Judge for 12 years.

As a county court judge, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government. He is currently the most senior criminal County Court Judge seeking re-election.

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 a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, gathered evidence, and represented defendants during pre-trial and trial proceedings.

- As a county court judge, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and the administration of county government. He is currently the most senior criminal County Court Judge seeking re-election.
- 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 a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants' rights were not violated by the government, gathered evidence, and represented defendants during pre-trial and trial proceedings.

Believes that justice must remain accessible to all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or access to technology.

- Believes that justice must remain accessible to all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic status or access to technology.

For Candidate Carlo Rodriguez Key on Issue judicial-administration: Maintains a zero trial backlog.

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Stepped up to take on family violence cases to help reduce the pandemic-era backlog.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of only three judges in the county to continue working in person to assist residents without internet access. He also volunteered to handle family violence cases to reduce the pandemic-related backlog. 

- Maintains a zero trial backlog.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, was one of only three judges in the county to continue working in person to assist residents without internet access. He also volunteered to handle family violence cases to reduce the pandemic-related backlog. 

As of January 22, 2026, Carlo Rodriguez Key’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Leads the Bexar Gives Back Program in collaboration with Sheriff Salazar.

- Leads the Bexar Gives Back Program in collaboration with Sheriff Salazar.

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Carlo has 24 years of legal experience and previously worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Carlo Rodriguez Key currently serves as a County Court Judge for Texas, Bexar County. He was first elected in 2010.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.

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