Hector Garza is from Dallas County, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He and his spouse have two children.

Hector Garza has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. He has a wife and two children.

Hector is a judge for the Texas 195th District Court. He previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

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Hector previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

Hector is currently a judge of the Texas 195th District Court. He was first elected to this position in 2016.

Hector is currently a judge of the Texas 195th District Court and was first elected to this position in 2016.

195th District Court

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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 state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- 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.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

Pledges to make "fairness to all the highest priority in my court."

- Pledges to make "fairness to all the highest priority in my court."

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served as board member of the Texas Association of Specialty Courts, and non-profit organizations like Miles of Freedom and A Steady Hand.

Served as a board member for non-profit organizations.

Regularly speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

Speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

- Served as a board member for non-profit organizations.
- Speaks at local schools, universities, and law schools.

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Hector Garza

Worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney.

Hector has 15 years of legal experience and previously worked as a defense attorney and assistant district attorney. 

As a judge, he presides over felony cases in Dallas County, Texas.

- As a judge, he presides over felony cases in Dallas County, Texas.

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- 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.