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Tony Coveny earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Seattle Pacific University, a master's degree in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico, a PhD in political science from the University of New Mexico, and a law degree from the University of Houston. 

Tony currently works as an attorney at Sanford Barlow LLP. He previously worked as a briefing attorney at the 14th Court of Appeals

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Tony's campaign for District Judge in Judicial District 209 is his first run for public office. 

For Candidate Tony Coveny on Issue legal-experience:  
Practiced law for over 20 years with extensive experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases.

As an attorney at  Sanford Barlow LLP, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in foodborne illness and infectious disease litigation. 

- As an attorney at  Sanford Barlow LLP, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in foodborne illness and infectious disease litigation. 

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

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Actively involved in the community through volunteering with various organizations and supporting local initiatives.

Actively involved in the community through volunteering with various organizations.

- Actively involved in the community through volunteering with various organizations.

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

Tony is an attorney and a partner at Ron Simon & Associates. He has practiced law for over 20 years, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases.

Tony Coveny's campaign for Texas District Judge, District 209 is his first entry into politics.

For Candidate Tony Coveny on Issue legal-experience:  
Practicing law for over 20 years with extensive experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases.

- 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.