89R14490 KRT-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 323
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Rose Guerra Reyna is retiring as judge
of the 206th District Court on December 31, 2026, concluding her
tenure as the longest-serving woman in that role; and
WHEREAS, Rose Reyna first took office as judge of the 206th
District Court in 1999, and she has since presided over numerous
civil, family, felony, and juvenile cases for the court, which
serves Hidalgo County; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Judge Reyna
earned her bachelor's degree from Pan American University and her
juris doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law; she
began her career in private practice, working for the Law Offices of
Ramon Garcia before moving to Skaggs, Reyna & Garza, L.L.P., where
she was a partner for 11 years; and
WHEREAS, Judge Reyna has contributed to her professional
community as a member of several statewide task forces, as a
multidistrict litigation judge, and as presiding judge of the
Hidalgo County Re-entry Court; in addition, she has been involved
in various nonprofit organizations, and she has received numerous
accolades in recognition of her efforts, including the 2010 Texas
Center Professionalism Award from the Hidalgo County Bar
Association and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics; in all her
endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her sons, Josh and
Anthony Reyna; and
WHEREAS, For more than a quarter century, Judge Reyna's
dedication, expertise, and commitment to justice have greatly
benefited citizens across the Lone Star State, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on her many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Rose Guerra Reyna on
her retirement from the 206th District Court and extend to her
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Reyna as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.