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Meet the candidates running for office in Bexar County in 2026

Armando Cruz Jr. graduated from Palo Alto College. He lives with his wife, Damaris, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Armando is a youth diversion coordinator for the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court. He previously worked as an assistant court clerk, a court clerk, a certified criminal court clerk, and the lead court clerk for the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court. He also worked in the Bexar County Constable's Office.

Armando is currently a justice of the peace.

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Armando's campaign for the Bexar County justice of the peace to represent Precinct 1, Place 1, is his first run for public office.

As the lead court clerk of the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As the lead court clerk of the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Court, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

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Plans to maintain high-quality operations of the court and stay compliant with state law.

Promises to engage with the community and their feedback through multiple channels, including attending neighborhood association and homeowner association meetings.

- Plans to maintain high-quality operations of the court and stay compliant with state law.
- Promises to engage with the community and their feedback through multiple channels, including attending neighborhood association and homeowner association meetings.

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Believes fostering community trust through transparency and professionalism will lead to an efficient, accessible, and fair court.

Said, "I believe justice should serve two essential purposes: accountability and rehabilitation. Justice should not only correct bad choices, but it should create opportunities for positive change while maintaining public safety and trust."

Plans to provide opportunities for growth and responsibility to reduce the likelihood of reoffending, including community service, educational courses, and diversion programs.

- Believes fostering community trust through transparency and professionalism will lead to an efficient, accessible, and fair court.
- Said, "I believe justice should serve two essential purposes: accountability and rehabilitation. Justice should not only correct bad choices, but it should create opportunities for positive change while maintaining public safety and trust."
- Plans to provide opportunities for growth and responsibility to reduce the likelihood of reoffending, including community service, educational courses, and diversion programs.

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As of January 22, 2026, Armando Cruz Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Carlos Quezada has an associate's degree in political science from Palo Alto College, a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Mary's University, and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is a husband and father.

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Carlos has an associate's degree in political science from Palo Alto College, a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Mary's University, and a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is a husband and father.

Carlos is an attorney. He previously served as a judge for the Texas 289th District Court from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022. 

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Carlos currently runs a private law practice and serves as a Municipal Judge for two municipalities. He also serves as a visiting judge for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 on an as-needed basis. He has over 17 years of legal experience, including work as a felony and special prosecutor and as a defense attorney.

Carlos previously served as a judge of the Texas 289th District Court from 2019 to 2022. He ran for Texas House of Representatives District 118 in 2024 but did not win.

Carlos Quezada previously served as a judge of the Texas 289th District Court from 2019 to 2022. He ran for Texas House of Representatives District 118 in 2024 but did not win.

As a public official, served from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022.

As a District Court Judge, he presided over the 289th Juvenile District Court, making decisions regarding juvenile justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.

As a Municipal and Visiting Judge, he regularly reviews and analyzes legal motions, resolves municipal disputes, and serves the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 1 on an as-needed basis.

As a Felony and Special Prosecutor, he handled a wide spectrum of criminal cases ranging from theft to murder, representing the state’s interest in the pursuit of justice.

As a Defense Attorney, he represents and defends the rights of individuals in private practice, ensuring due process and fair treatment within the legal system.

- As a District Court Judge, he presided over the 289th Juvenile District Court, making decisions regarding juvenile justice, rehabilitation, and community safety.
- As a Municipal and Visiting Judge, he regularly reviews and analyzes legal motions, resolves municipal disputes, and serves the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 1 on an as-needed basis.
- As a Felony and Special Prosecutor, he handled a wide spectrum of criminal cases ranging from theft to murder, representing the state’s interest in the pursuit of justice.
- As a Defense Attorney, he represents and defends the rights of individuals in private practice, ensuring due process and fair treatment within the legal system.

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

Advocates for a holistic approach to offender rehabilitation, providing opportunities for substance abuse treatment, counseling, and educational initiatives.

Believes it is essential to ensure victims are made whole to the fullest extent possible while offering offenders paths to personal development.

Believes all people deserve equal treatment and respect, regardless of socioeconomic background, race, religion, or orientation.

- Advocates for a holistic approach to offender rehabilitation, providing opportunities for substance abuse treatment, counseling, and educational initiatives.
- Believes it is essential to ensure victims are made whole to the fullest extent possible while offering offenders paths to personal development.
- Believes all people deserve equal treatment and respect, regardless of socioeconomic background, race, religion, or orientation.

Supports equality for same-sex couples and provides resources for obtaining marriage licenses in Bexar County.

- Supports equality for same-sex couples and provides resources for obtaining marriage licenses in Bexar County.

Served as a former Public School Board Member.

- Served as a former Public School Board Member.

Carlos Quezada

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

- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.

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