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# Noe Alaniz, Jr.

San Benito Municipal Court · Municipal Judge

## Profile

- Court: San Benito 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)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Noe Alaniz Jr. is a licensed Texas attorney, current Municipal Court Judge for the City of San Benito, and a 2026 Democratic candidate for Cameron County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1
- Alaniz announced in January 2026 that he is running to succeed longtime incumbent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1 in Cameron County
- Alaniz serves as Municipal Court Judge for San Benito, presiding over arraignments and other municipal matters
- Associate and bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice

### Education

- Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law — J.D. (2008)

### Additional information

- Licensing: Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2009.
- Primary: March 3, 2026; early voting Feb.
- Previous roles: Former Cameron County Assistant District Attorney (2009–2011); ten-year member of the Rio Hondo ISD Board of Trustees (2010–2020).
- Community ties: Native of Cameron County; graduate of Rio Hondo High School (2001).
- Campaign focus: Making the JP court more efficient, accessible, and reflective of the precinct’s diverse needs; emphasizing fairness, respect, and community trust.
- His court sessions are held Monday at 4 p.m.–5 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m.–1 p.m..
- Also the founder and lead attorney of Alaniz Law Firm, PLLC in San Benito, with 15 years of private practice handling family, criminal, civil, personal injury, real estate, and estate cases.
- Alaniz is married to Salina and has four children: Colby Jade, Paisley Nicole, Tessaly Reign, and Noe Alaniz III.



## 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.