Angela is from Houston, Texas. She attended Bellaire Senior High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature and psychology from the University of Houston, and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University.

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Angela Rodriguez is originally from Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor of arts in English literature and a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Houston, and a law degree from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. 

Angela is the presiding Justice of the Peace for Harris County Precinct 6, Place 2. She works at the Harris County Justice of the Peace office, where she has served since 2018. She previously worked as a law clerk at the Law Office of Harry Gee, P.C. before entering private practice as an attorney representing clients in felony and misdemeanor criminal courts, immigration and construction law matters.

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Angela previously worked as an attorney at the Law Office of Angela D. Rodriguez, as a certified attorney ad litem, and as a law clerk at the Law Office of Harry Gee, P.C., and has represented clients in criminal, civil, immigration, and construction law matters.

Angela D. Rodriguez is currently the Justice of the Peace for Harris County Precinct 6 Place 2. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Angela currently serves as the justice of the peace for Harris County, Precinct 6 Place 2. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term. 

As a law clerk for the Law Office of Harry Gee, P. C., Rodriguez organized and filed legal documents, maintained information on court procedures and deadlines, and researched and drafted legal documents.

As a justice court judge, she oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

As an attorney in private practice, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, civil cases, immigration matters, and construction law.

As a judicial/legal clerk, she researched legal theories and precedents, drafted legal memoranda and documents, and reviewed case materials in preparation for court proceedings.

- As a justice court judge, she oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.
- As an attorney in private practice, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, civil cases, immigration matters, and construction law.
- As a judicial/legal clerk, she researched legal theories and precedents, drafted legal memoranda and documents, and reviewed case materials in preparation for court proceedings.

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Supports fulfilling the statutory training requirements for Texas justices of the peace.

- Supports fulfilling the statutory training requirements for Texas justices of the peace.

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As of January 22, 2026, Angela D. Rodriguez did not have a website or any information online.

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Served as the lead committee organizer for Fiestas Patrias.

Volunteers as an attorney providing pro bono legal services.

Named Volunteer of the Year by the YWCA Magnolia Branch for founding a reading program for children.

Served as a volunteer attorney for the MABAH Legal Call Center.

Volunteered as an attorney for survivors of human trafficking and family violence.

- Volunteers as an attorney providing pro bono legal services.
- Named Volunteer of the Year by the YWCA Magnolia Branch for founding a reading program for children.
- Served as a volunteer attorney for the MABAH Legal Call Center.
- Volunteered as an attorney for survivors of human trafficking and family violence.

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Angela currently works as the Presiding Justice of the Peace for Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6, Place 2. She previously worked as an attorney at the Law Office of Angela D. Rodriguez, as a certified attorney ad litem, and as a law clerk at the Law Office of Harry Gee, P.C., and has represented clients in criminal, civil, immigration, and construction law matters.

Angela currently serves as the Justice of the Peace for Harris County, Precinct 6 Place 2. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term. 

- As an attorney in private practice, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, civil cases, immigration matters, and construction law.
- As a judicial/legal clerk, she researched legal theories and precedents, drafted legal memoranda and documents, and reviewed case materials in preparation for court proceedings.

As of January 22, 2026, Angela D. Rodriguez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Luis Garza earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from American Intercontinental University. He lives with his wife, Diana, and four kids in Harris County, Texas.

Luis is the chief clerk at Harris County Justice Court 2-1. He works at Harris County Justice Court 2-1, where he has been since 2014. He previously worked as a justice court clerk in Texas justice courts, bringing 28 years of court experience.

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Luis is the chief clerk at Harris County Justice Court 2-1. He previously worked as a clerk at Harris County Justice Court 6-2.

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Luis previously ran for the Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 2, in 2022, but did not win.

Brings 28 years of experience as a justice court clerk, with knowledge of statutes, procedures, and ethical guidelines relevant to Texas justice courts.

As a Texas state court clerk for 28 years, maintains court records, administers and collects court fees, files and processes official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As a Texas state court clerk for 28 years, maintains court records, administers and collects court fees, files and processes official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.

Plans to collaborate with the education department and county agencies to serve at-risk youth and keep them engaged.

For Candidate Luis Garza on Issue community-involvement: Utilizes county resources to address community nuisances such as abandoned vehicles, dangerous animals, and noise complaints.

Supports utilizing county resources to address community nuisances such as abandoned vehicles, dangerous animals, and noise complaints.

Supports the use of small claims court to provide relief in disputes over money or property, with a limit of $20,000.

Advocates for those who believe their vehicles were illegally towed, which can lead to them being reimbursed.

- Plans to collaborate with the education department and county agencies to serve at-risk youth and keep them engaged.
- Supports utilizing county resources to address community nuisances such as abandoned vehicles, dangerous animals, and noise complaints.
- Supports the use of small claims court to provide relief in disputes over money or property, with a limit of $20,000.
- Advocates for those who believe their vehicles were illegally towed, which can lead to them being reimbursed.

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Supports granting Occupational Driver's Licenses (ODLs) to individuals who have lost their licenses, emphasizing the importance of being able to get to work despite their circumstances.

Supports granting Occupational Driver Licenses (ODLs) to individuals who have lost their licenses to keep them able to work.

As a JP, supports the use of writs of retrieval to help individuals reclaim their property in domestic disputes.

Supports the use of writs of retrieval to help individuals reclaim their property in domestic disputes.

Promises to be a fair judge and uphold the law regarding predatory lending practices that violate personal rights.

Promises to be a fair judge and uphold the law regarding "predatory" lending practices.

Vows to uphold rent relief and writs of re-entry for landlord-tenant disputes.

Plans to collaborate with county agencies and education department to help at-risk youth by making schools more accountable for attendance and juvenile disciplinary action.

- Supports granting Occupational Driver Licenses (ODLs) to individuals who have lost their licenses to keep them able to work.
- Supports the use of writs of retrieval to help individuals reclaim their property in domestic disputes.
- Promises to be a fair judge and uphold the law regarding "predatory" lending practices.
- Vows to uphold rent relief and writs of re-entry for landlord-tenant disputes.
- Plans to collaborate with county agencies and education department to help at-risk youth by making schools more accountable for attendance and juvenile disciplinary action.

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

Luis Garza

- 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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