Sandra Kay Bryant at a glance
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- Justice of the Peace
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Sandra Kay Bryant
Justice of the Peace · Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1
Biography
Professional career
- Her courtroom is often referred to as the “People’s Court,” and she emphasizes accessible, impartial justice while maintaining a respectful and supportive environment for all parties
Education
Additional information
- Before becoming a judge, Bryant served six years as a Hays CISD School Board Trustee, advocating for students, families, and educators.
- A U.S. Army Reserve veteran, she is a lifelong advocate for youth and families.
- Judge Bryant presides over Hays County Justice Court Precinct 5 in Buda
- handling a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including evictions, small claims, juvenile cases, and certain criminal proceedings.
- She is also the co‐founder of Keeping Communities Connected (KCC), a nonprofit focused on mentorship, scholarships, and educational support for graduating seniors.
- In addition to her judicial duties, she serves as county coroner, on call 24/7 to conduct inquests and support families, and provides complimentary notary services to the public.
- She has been recognized with multiple Buda Local Legends Award nominations and holds memberships in the Texas Justice Court Judges Association and other civic organizations.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions.
A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means.Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗
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 Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1
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
Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1
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
Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1
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 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 10, 2026.
Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster ↗Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings ↗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 ↗Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1 official directory
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 11, 2026
View Hays County Justice Court, Precinct 5 Place 1 official directory ↗