Markia Bordeaux earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and social work from Prairie View A&M University.

Markia is a litigation attorney specializing in child welfare law. She works in private practice, where she continues to advocate for children and families. She previously worked as a social worker at the Texas Department of Family and Protect, where she ensured the most vulnerable children were safe and served as a resource for parents and caregivers.

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Markia is an Assistant County Attorney in the Harris County District Attorney's office. She previously worked as a social worker at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Markia Yvette Bordeaux's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 is her first entry into politics.

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Markia's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 is her first entry into politics.

As an attorney in the Child Protection Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, advises and represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

As an attorney in the Child Protection Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office for over three years, she advises and represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

- As an attorney in the Child Protection Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office for over three years, she advises and represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Legal Experience

Supports providing disability services and options for individuals with language barriers through translated documents, platforms, and in-person translation services.

Promises to streamline court procedures to enhance efficiency and user-friendliness.

Promises to streamline court procedures to "make the system more efficient and user-friendly."

Supports tenant protections and plans to implement mediation programs to address landlord-tenant disputes.

Believes in tenant protections and plans to implement mediation programs to address landlord-tenant disputes.

Supports integrating mental health considerations into court proceedings and establishing referral programs to address mental health issues.

Wants to integrate mental health considerations into court proceedings and establish referral programs to address mental health issues.

Claims she will "improve access to justice for every resident of Harris County, regardless of income or background."

Aims to implement youth and restorative justice programs that "shift from punitive approaches to models emphasizing education, mentoring, and rehabilitation."

- Supports providing disability services and options for individuals with language barriers through translated documents, platforms, and in-person translation services.
- Promises to streamline court procedures to "make the system more efficient and user-friendly."
- Believes in tenant protections and plans to implement mediation programs to address landlord-tenant disputes.
- Wants to integrate mental health considerations into court proceedings and establish referral programs to address mental health issues.
- Claims she will "improve access to justice for every resident of Harris County, regardless of income or background."
- Aims to implement youth and restorative justice programs that "shift from punitive approaches to models emphasizing education, mentoring, and rehabilitation."

Judicial Administration

Promisesto lead with "fairness and a trauma-informed, community-first approach."

Believes in applying the law with both consistency and compassion.

- Promisesto lead with "fairness and a trauma-informed, community-first approach."
- Believes in applying the law with both consistency and compassion.

Judicial Philosophy

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Ethics & Conduct

Served as a board member for the Houston Area Urban League.

Previously a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

- Served as a board member for the Houston Area Urban League.
- Previously a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

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Plans to enhance community engagement and transparency by establishing town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights and the role of the JP.

Wants to enhance community engagement and transparency by establishing town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights and the role of the Justice of the Peace.

Has a background in social work and litigation.

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources, increasing trust in the justice system and fostering greater community involvement in resolving local issues.

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources, in order to increase trust in the justice system and foster greater community involvement in resolving local issues.

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources, to increase trust in the justice system and foster greater community involvement in resolving local issues.

- Supports providing disability services and options for individuals with language barriers through translated documents, platforms, and in-person translation services.
- Promises to streamline court procedures to "make the system more efficient and user-friendly."
- Believes in tenant protections and plans to implement mediation programs to address landlord-tenant disputes.
- Wants to integrate mental health considerations into court proceedings and establish referral programs to address mental health issues.

Markia is a litigation attorney. She works in private practice as a child welfare litigator, where she advocates for vulnerable children and families. She previously worked at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a social worker.

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Promises to enhance community engagement and transparency by creating stronger connections between the JP Office and the community it serves.

Promises to enhance justice accessibility for all Harris County residents, regardless of income or background, by advocating for online tools to navigate the court system without legal representation and providing disability services and language translation options.

Promises to make the court system more efficient and user-friendly by implementing virtual hearings and simplified forms.

Supports tenant rights and plans to reform eviction practices by advocating for mediation programs and providing housing assistance information to reduce evictions and promote negotiated settlements.

Markia is a litigation attorney. She previously worked as a social worker at the Texas Department of Family and Protect, where she ensured the safety of vulnerable children and supported parents facing poverty, addiction and mental health challenges.

Markia Yvette Bordeaux's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2, is her first entry into politics.

Plans to implement modernization initiatives, including virtual hearings and simplified forms, to reduce court backlogs and make the system more navigable for self-represented individuals.

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights and available resources.

Supports reforming eviction practices to protect tenants' rights and promote fairness for landlords.

Believes in "uplifting vulnerable populations and driving impactful change."

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources.

Plans to establish town halls, community workshops, and legal clinics to educate residents about their legal rights, the role of the JP, and available resources, to increase trust in the justice system and foster greater community involvement in local issue resolution.

Markia is from Houston, Texas. She attended Prairie View A&M University. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and social work from Prairie View A&M University. She has a juris doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston.

Markia is an attorney in the Child Protection Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office. She works at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, advising and representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. She previously worked for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a social worker, ensuring the safety of vulnerable children and supporting parents and caregivers facing challenges like poverty, addiction, and mental health struggles.

Promises to enhance justice accessibility for all Harris County residents by advocating for online tools to navigate the court system without legal representation and providing services for individuals with disabilities and language barriers.

Plans to implement modernization initiatives, such as virtual hearings and simplified forms, to reduce court backlogs and make the system more navigable for self-represented individuals.

Promises to streamline court procedures to enhance efficiency and user-friendliness. Plans to implement modernization initiatives like virtual hearings and simplified forms to reduce backlogs and expedite case resolution.

Supports protecting tenants' rights and reducing evictions through mediation and housing assistance.

Markia is a litigation attorney specializing in child welfare law. She previously worked as a social worker at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Markia Bordeaux's campaign for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2 is her first entry into politics.

Promises to enhance justice accessibility for all Harris County residents, regardless of income or background, by advocating for online tools to navigate the court system without legal representation and providing services for individuals with disabilities and language barriers.

Promises to streamline court procedures to make the system more efficient and user-friendly.

Plans to reform eviction practices by advocating for mediation programs in landlord-tenant disputes.

- 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.
