John Ball
Democratic
Attorney
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- 6 years
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- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The court of appeals hears civil and criminal appeals from the district and county courts in its district (except death-penalty cases); justices are elected to six-year terms.
Justices of the 13th Court of Appeals are elected by voters in Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Cameron, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Hidalgo, Jackson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Lavaca, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wharton and Willacy counties.
Clarissa Silva
RepublicanIncumbent
Justice / Attorney · Harlingen
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