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Tanya Garrison is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from the University of Houston. Garrison lives in Houston with her family.

Tanya is a judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She has served on the bench since January 1, 2019. She previously worked at the law firm of Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C., where she practiced commercial litigation with an emphasis on civil appellate law.

Tanya previously worked as a commercial litigator and shareholder at the law firm Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C., where her practice focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on appellate law.

Tanya Garrison is currently a judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

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Tanya currently serves as the Judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Judicial Q&A: Judge Tanya Garrison | Off the Kuff

For Candidate Tanya Garrison on Issue legal-experience:  
Practiced civil trial law since 2000, participating in trial teams for over 20 commercial cases that went to full jury verdict.

Practiced civil trial law since 2000, participating in trial teams for over 20 commercial cases that went to full jury verdict.

Emphasizes a long professional background in civil litigation, particularly appellate law, as the foundation of her qualifications for the bench

- Practiced civil trial law since 2000, participating in trial teams for over 20 commercial cases that went to full jury verdict.
- Emphasizes a long professional background in civil litigation, particularly appellate law, as the foundation of her qualifications for the bench

Legal Experience

For Candidate Tanya Garrison on Issue judicial-administration:  
Aims to increase efficiency in calling cases to trial, promote more jury trials, support marriage equality in court, and has initiated a program for law school interns in the court.

Prioritizes improving courtroom efficiency and moving cases to resolution in a timely manner.

Supports expanding access and opportunities in the courtroom.

- Prioritizes improving courtroom efficiency and moving cases to resolution in a timely manner.
- Supports expanding access and opportunities in the courtroom.

Judicial Administration

Candidate Tanya Garrison emphasizes her passion for the work, experience, and perspective as key reasons for running.

Supports fairness, equality, and due process in court.

Believes effective judging requires deep practical legal experience.

- Supports fairness, equality, and due process in court.
- Believes effective judging requires deep practical legal experience.

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Active engagement in legal and civic organizations such as working with the Houston Young Lawyers Association.

Emphasizes mentoring young attorneys and law students.

- Active engagement in legal and civic organizations such as working with the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
- Emphasizes mentoring young attorneys and law students.

Community Involvement

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Tanya Garrison

Tanya Garrison is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from the University of Houston. Garrison lives in Houston with her family.

Tanya Garrison currently serves as the Judge of the Texas 157th District Court. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term. Judge Garrison is running for re-election to the same position in the 2026 election.

Supports Fairness, Equality, and Due Process in court.

- Supports Fairness, Equality, and Due Process in court.
- Believes effective judging requires deep practical legal experience.

Active Engagement in Legal and Civic Organizations such as working with the Houston Young Lawyers Assocation.

- Active Engagement in Legal and Civic Organizations such as working with the Houston Young Lawyers Assocation.
- Emphasizes mentoring young attorneys and law students.

- 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.