Alicia Perez
Alicia Perez (Democratic Party) is running for election for the Number 13 judge of the Bexar County Court of Law in Texas. Perez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Perez advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13
Alicia Perez (D) is running in the general election for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13
Alicia Perez (D) defeated incumbent Rosie Gonzalez (D) in the Democratic primary for Bexar County Court at Law No. 13 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alicia Perez | 65.0 | 97,390 |
 | Rosie Gonzalez | 35.0 | 52,344 | |
| Total votes: 149,734 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Perez received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Bexar County (TX) Young Democrats
- San Antonio Democratic Socialists of America
- San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board
- Texas Young Democrats
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alicia Perez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Perez's responses.
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- Ensuring fair, lawful, and timely court proceedings so that every person who comes before the court—victims, defendants, and families alike—receives due process, clear rulings, and resolution without unnecessary delay.
- Maintaining a courtroom culture of dignity, accessibility, and respect, including meaningful ADA access and procedures that ensure people can actually participate in their cases.
- Applying the law as written while using evidence-based practices appropriately, ensuring that judicial discretion is exercised thoughtfully, transparently, and within ethical limits—not driven by ideology or outcomes, but by law and facts.
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Campaign website
Perez's campaign website stated the following:
Policies: We Can Do More
Policy Ideas for Bexar County
Judges do not write laws, but judges are responsible for how the law is carried out in real people’s lives. They can also be leaders in the courthouse to push policies that advance justice beyond what is expected in the regular job description.
In County Court, judges make daily decisions that affect liberty, dignity, access, and public trust. These are the areas where I believe a judge can lead with clarity, efficiency, and humanity while faithfully applying the law.
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Jail Oversight & Pretrial Justice
People should not remain in jail longer than the law allows. Courts play a critical role in ensuring that pretrial detention follows the law, respects constitutional rights, and does not become punishment before conviction.
Jail Deaths and a Judge’s Responsibility
Improving the Court Clothing Process for Defendants in Custody
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Disability Access & Court Accommodations
Justice must be accessible to everyone — including people with visible and invisible disabilities. Courts should be structured to support participation, understanding, and fairness for all court users.
Open Letter to Improve ADA Access at the Bexar County Courthouse
Serving People With Disabilities Toolkit
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Leadership, Ethics & Public Trust
Strong courts and justice systems depend on leadership, professionalism, and ethical decision-making. Voters deserve clear information about how justice leaders approach accountability, discretion, and constitutional obligations.
What to Ask a District Attorney Candidate
A practical voter guide outlining the questions that matter most when evaluating a DA candidate — including leadership, Cite and Release, jail accountability, disability awareness, and Brady obligations.
— Alicia Perez's campaign website (February 18, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Texas
State courts:
Texas Supreme Court • Texas Court of Appeals • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals • Texas District Courts • Texas County Courts • Texas County Courts at Law • Texas Statutory Probate Courts • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
State resources:
Courts in Texas • Texas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Texas
