Stephanie R. Boyd | 2022 candidate for 187th District Court - San ...

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Stephanie R. Boyd is from Shreveport, Louisiana. She has a bachelor's degree in political science, master's degree in business administration, and a law degree from St. Mary's University.

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Stephanie currently serves as a judge for the 187th Judicial District. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Stephanie previously worked as special crimes prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney's Office, as an attorney at her own law firm, specializing in criminal law, and as a law instructor at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Has worked as an attorney since 1997, primarily practicing criminal law as a defense attorney and prosecutor.

Has served as a judge for the 187th Judicial District for seven years, where she presides over felony criminal trials and serves as presiding judge of the Felony Mental Health Court.

- Has worked as an attorney since 1997, primarily practicing criminal law as a defense attorney and prosecutor.
- Has served as a judge for the 187th Judicial District for seven years, where she presides over felony criminal trials and serves as presiding judge of the Felony Mental Health Court.

Legal Experience

As a judge, has worked to reduce case backlogs while making sure trials are promptly heard.

- As a judge, has worked to reduce case backlogs while making sure trials are promptly heard.

Judicial Administration

Believes probation should be used to "protect the community and promote rehabilitation."

Said judges should make decisions objectively based on presented evidence.

Said "I believe that holding offenders accountable does not preclude offering a path toward personal growth and societal contribution."

Said "drug addiction and unaddressed mental health issues are major challenges within our community."

- Believes probation should be used to "protect the community and promote rehabilitation."
- Said judges should make decisions objectively based on presented evidence.
- Said "I believe that holding offenders accountable does not preclude offering a path toward personal growth and societal contribution."
- Said "drug addiction and unaddressed mental health issues are major challenges within our community."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Stephanie R. Boyd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Stephanie currently serves as a board member for SA100 and Gemini Ink, and previously served as a president of the San Antonio Black Lawyers Association.

- Stephanie currently serves as a board member for SA100 and Gemini Ink, and previously served as a president of the San Antonio Black Lawyers Association.

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Stephanie R. Boyd

- 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.