--- title: "Ernest Aliseda | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ernest-aliseda" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-27" --- # Ernest Aliseda McAllen Municipal Court · Municipal Judge ## Profile - Court: McAllen Municipal Court - State: Texas - Role: Municipal Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### limited criminal remote appearance Scope: statewide For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship. Evidence excerpt: If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference. [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ernest-aliseda", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ernest-aliseda", "name": "Ernest Aliseda | KnowJudges", "description": "Ernest Aliseda, McAllen Municipal Court. 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Bush to the 398th State District Court in Hidalgo County, Texas - Municipal Judge: Has served part-time as a municipal court judge and state magistrate for the City of McAllen for over 24 years - Military Judge: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, final assignment as a Military Judge in the Army Reserve - Judge Aliseda’s career spans law, military justice, education leadership, and community service - Current Role: Chief Operating Officer & Associate Vice President, Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen - Board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law; certified mediator, arbitrator, and FINRA arbitrator ### Education - in History, Texas A&M University — B.A. - University of Houston Law Center — J.D. - M.L.S., Loyola University Chicago School of Law. ### Additional information - Other Service: Commissioner on the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (2009–2013); member of the OneStar National Service Commission (2025–present). - University of Texas System Board of Regents Regent (2013–2019), Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee. - One Call Board: Served 2001–2004 under Governor Rick Perry. - Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney - overseeing federal prosecutions in North Carolina. - Previous Roles: General Counsel for DHR Health - overseeing academic operations, strategic growth, and community engagement. - He is recognized for his commitment to public service, bilingual ability (English and Spanish), and contributions to South Texas’ legal, educational, and military institutions. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7a6578736340dbebb75e89c7) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0fa5a7f51969f3609de00053) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.