2025S0126-1 02/21/25
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 137
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hispanic judges from across the state are
gathering in Austin on February 25, 2025, in celebration of Texas
Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Hispanic population of Texas is at least 40
percent, yet Hispanic judges account for only 16 percent of the
state's judiciary; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic judges have contributed significantly
to justice in the State of Texas, as exemplified by trailblazers
Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Pete
Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Raul Gonzalez,
Texas Supreme Court; Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court; Elsa
Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Linda Yañez, Thirteenth
Court of Appeals; Carlos Cadena, Fourth Court of Appeals; and
Alma Lopez, Fourth Court of Appeals, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, In collaboration with the Hispanic Issues Section
of the State Bar of Texas, Hispanic judges formed the first
statewide organization with a mission of advancing current and
future Hispanic judges, promoting integrity and excellence in
the judiciary, and recognizing their contributions to the Texas
judicial system; and
WHEREAS, Advancing equal justice is the mission of all
judges, and the more than 500 Hispanic individuals who currently
serve on courts across the state exemplify the highest standards
of judicial conduct and demonstrate their dedication to the
people of Texas through their public service on and off the
bench, which is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Texas
Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol, commend Hispanic
judges of Texas for their commitment to equal justice under the
law, and extend to all those participating in this event sincere
best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Austin.