I need your VOTE in November 2026!
Vote Judge Chris Morales for County Court at Law No. 1
Early Voting: Announcing Soon
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd
As someone who has proudly called Fort Bend County home for over 30 years, I believe we have a responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of every family in our community. That’s why I am committed to ensuring our bail laws are applied properly and fairly, holding offenders accountable while keeping dangerous individuals off our streets.
We live next to a county facing one of the highest murder rates in the nation. I refuse to allow Fort Bend County to follow that path. As your judge, I will work tirelessly within the bounds of the law to make sure our magistrate judges are following bail laws as they were intended, protecting both individual rights and public safety.
For me, this isn’t just policy — it’s personal. My children are growing up here, just like yours. I want Fort Bend County to remain a safe, strong, and secure place for all of our families.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many courts across Texas to shut down, Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 never stopped serving the community. Long before the pandemic, I prioritized implementing remote hearing technology because I believe in using innovation to make our courts more efficient, accessible, and cost-effective. As a result, I was the first judge in Fort Bend County to conduct a fully remote video conference hearing. During the height of COVID-19, my court held 345 Zoom hearings, more than any other court in the county.
This proactive approach didn’t just keep justice moving; it saved taxpayer dollars by reducing transportation, security, and facility costs associated with in-person proceedings. Even today, the remote hearings conducted by the County Court at Law No. 1 continue to provide both convenience and significant savings for the public and litigants. That’s the kind of foresight and responsible leadership I believe Fort Bend County deserves.
When I was elected in 2014, I came to the bench with hands-on experience in every area of law practiced in the County Courts at Law. My Fort Bend County law practice was built around this court’s jurisdiction, and I had the privilege of serving as attorney ad litem for every judge in our county at the time. My work spanned criminal law, juvenile law, probate and guardianship, civil litigation, eminent domain, and mental health law, giving me a well-rounded foundation that directly prepared me to serve as judge from day one.
Since taking the bench, I have dedicated myself not only to ensuring justice in County Court at Law No. 1 but also to strengthening the legal profession through education and leadership. I speak regularly at continuing legal education conferences on probate and guardianship, juvenile law, and mental health law, helping practicing attorneys stay informed and effective. I firmly believe that knowledge should be shared, which is why I also teach trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, preparing the next generation of lawyers to serve with skill and integrity.
In addition to my judicial duties, I have served as Administrative Judge for the County Courts at Law and have led multiple committees at both the county level and within the State Bar of Texas. My experience isn’t theoretical; it’s rooted in real-world practice, courtroom leadership, and a deep commitment to serving the people of Fort Bend County with fairness, expertise, and accountability.
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