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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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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Joel Perez is from San Antonio, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas and a law degree from the University of Texas Law School. 

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Joel is a judge for the Texas 437th District Court. He previously worked as a special prosecutor for Bexar County and owned his own private law practice. 

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Joel is currently a judge of the Texas 437th District Court. He assumed office in 2023. He previously ran for the Texas 226th District Court in 2018 but did not win.

For Candidate Joel Perez on Issue legal-experience:  
Has worked as a special prosecutor for Bexar County and owns a private law practice.

For Candidate Joel Perez on Issue legal-experience:  
Has over 30 years of legal practice as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney’s office.

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

Advocates for educational equity and has held leadership roles in local organizations to support youth in underserved communities.

Involved in various community initiatives to improve quality of life in San Antonio, addressing issues like poverty, healthcare access, and community development.