Connie Gonzales has a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Tulane Law School. 

Connie is the chief strategy officer at Brooks.

Connie works as an attorney and has her own law practice. She previously worked as an educator. 

Connie is currently a judge on the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals.

Connie Gonzales - Ballotpedia

Connie's campaign for chief justice is her first time running for public office.

As an attorney for more than 20 years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, representing clients across the state in a wide range of matters—from personal injury and real estate to probate, employment disputes, contracts, civil rights, and criminal defense.

- As an attorney for more than 20 years, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, representing clients across the state in a wide range of matters—from personal injury and real estate to probate, employment disputes, contracts, civil rights, and criminal defense.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

Believes in applying the law faithfully, fairly, consistently, and guided by the United States Constitution, the Texas Constitution, statutory law, and binding precedent.

Plans to carefully consider every appeal, regardless of the amount in controversy or the background of the litigants.

Believes appellate decision-making requires diligence, patience, and close attention to detail with decisions that are grounded in Texas law and precedent.

Believes decisions shouldn't be influenced by personal views, political considerations, or external pressures.

- Believes in applying the law faithfully, fairly, consistently, and guided by the United States Constitution, the Texas Constitution, statutory law, and binding precedent.
- Plans to carefully consider every appeal, regardless of the amount in controversy or the background of the litigants.
- Believes appellate decision-making requires diligence, patience, and close attention to detail with decisions that are grounded in Texas law and precedent.
- Believes decisions shouldn't be influenced by personal views, political considerations, or external pressures.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Connie Gonzales

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Connie Gonzalez - Brooks

As of January 22, 2026, Connie Gonzales did not have a website or any information online.

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- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- The chief justice presides over court meetings, manages the court's administration, and has the authority to assign justices or judges to specific cases.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served, plus an additional bonus of $13,475 for Chief Justice duties.