The Legislative Committee recommends and monitors legislation affecting the judges and judicial system of this state. When requested, the committee also provides and identifies resource persons for legislative hearings.
Chair
Hon. Alfonso Charles (Longview) - District Judge
Terms Expiring 2023:
Hon. J. Andrew Hathcock (Austin) - Associate Judge
Hon. Todd Bloomerth (Lockhart) - Retired District Judge
Hon. Drue Farmer (Lubbock) - County Court at Law
Hon. Gisela Trianna (Austin) – Court of Appeals Justice
Hon. Larry Phillips (Sherman) - District Judge
Terms Expiring 2025:
Hon. Jennifer Rymell (Ft. Worth) - County Court at Law
Hon. Alfonso Charles (Longview) - District Judge
Hon. David Sanchez (Brownsville) - District Judge
Hon. Robert Burns (Dallas) – Court of Appeals Justice
Terms Expiring 2024:
Hon. Jerry Simoneaux (Houston) Probate County Court
Hon. Ana Perez (El Paso) -District Judge
Hon. Eric Mogel (Dallas) - District Judge
Hon. Julie Countiss (Houston) – Appellate Justice 1st COA
Ex-Officio Members:
Past Chair: Hon. Elizabeth Earle
Chair: Hon. Melody Wilkinson
Chair-Elect: Hon. Rebeca Martinez