Hector Salgado at a glance
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- Statutory County Court Judge
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Hector Salgado
Statutory County Court Judge · County Criminal Court at Law No. 1
Biography
Professional career
- Hector “Alex” Salgado is the Statutory County Judge for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in Houston, Texas, serving since January 1, 2019, with his current term ending December 31, 2026
- Class C misdemeanor appeals from justice of the peace and municipal courts
- Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 is a misdemeanor court located on the 8th floor of the Harris County Criminal Justice Center, 1201 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Education
Additional information
- Democratic Party judge and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election against Erin Swanson (R).
- He advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, receiving 100% of the vote in that primary.
- Bayou City Community Court: A program connecting eligible individuals with services such as health screenings, job training, and education to help them obtain nondisclosure petitions and reintegrate into the community.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In civil district and county court proceedings, the court may permit or require electronic participation after appropriate notice; compelled electronic participation for oral-testimony proceedings requires good cause or party agreement, and a jury trial requires party agreement.
Upon appropriate notice by a party or the court, a court may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means, except as otherwise provided in (2).Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Civil district and county trial courts may permit courtroom recording or broadcasting only under Supreme Court guidelines, with the required party and witness consent, or for ceremonial proceedings.
A trial court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing of proceedings in the courtroom only in the following circumstances:Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration, active Judicial Directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration, active Judicial Directory official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21d, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18c, Recording and Broadcasting of Court Proceedings ↗