Leticia Joy Saenz at a glance
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- Municipal Judge
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Leticia Joy Saenz
Municipal Judge · Driscoll Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- Recent News: In September 2024, local officials and the Nueces County Constable’s Office introduced her as the new City of Driscoll Judge, noting she did not initially have a gavel or sound block, which were later donated by a deputy
- Her professional background includes work as a County Judge at the Red Cross Headquarters
Education
Additional information
- Plastic Molding Technology, Inc., filed in 2020 in El Paso County Court, which was dismissed with prejudice in 2022.
- Public records indicate Leticia Joy Saenz was born on January 15, 1980, making her 44 years old.
- This case is unrelated to her judicial role in Driscoll.
- Community ties: She has been associated with local family and community members, including Juanita Gonzales, Soila Gonzalez, and others.
- While she is a judge in Driscoll, public court records also show a past legal case involving Leticia Saenz vs.
- She is also known by variations such as Joy Saenz-Perez in local media.
- She is registered as a Democrat, identifies as Hispanic American, and is listed as Christian.
- Local coverage: South Texas Community News highlighted her appointment and the support from local law enforcement.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Driscoll Municipal Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Driscoll Municipal Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference ↗Driscoll Municipal Court official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Driscoll Municipal Court official directory ↗