Cameron County
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1
Noe Alaniz, Jr.
Democratic- On ballot as
- Noe Alaniz, Jr.
- Current role
- Municipal Court Judge, City of San Benito (since 2021)
- Background
- Rio Hondo High School graduate (2001) (per campaign announcement)
- Associate and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice (per campaign)
- J.D., Texas Southern University (2008)
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since May 2009
- 15 years in private practice in San Benito (per campaign)
- Cameron County native (per campaign announcement)
- Experience
- Founder and lead attorney, Alaniz Law Firm, PLLC (per campaign announcement)
- Rio Hondo ISD Board of Trustees member (2010–2020) (per campaign announcement)
- Assistant district attorney, Cameron County District Attorney's Office (2009–2011) (per campaign announcement)
- Democratic primary (March 2026): won, 55.40% over Rene Villafranco (unofficial results)
- Top priorities
- "I will ensure every resident—regardless of background—receives prompt, equitable justice"
- Committed to "making the JP court more accessible, efficient, and reflective of the precinct's diverse needs" (per his campaign)
- "I know the importance of face-to-face service, building trust, and delivering justice that truly represents who we are"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In his January 2026 campaign announcement: "I will ensure every resident—regardless of background—receives prompt, equitable justice"
- Court administration: His campaign's press release says he is committed to "making the JP court more accessible, efficient, and reflective of the precinct's diverse needs"
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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