Sandra Bryant
Judge Bryant is running unopposed in both the 2026 primary and general election. Judge Bryant has filled out this questionnaire to educate voters on her positions.
What is your work history including current employment? Please respond in a list format
Hays County Justice of the Peace, Pct 5 2022 to present. Judge (Buda & portions of East Kyle)
University of Texas Austin 2020-2022
Senior Human Resource Representative
Perform professional level human resource duties coordinating and administering support for multiple departments.
University of Texas System 2015-2020
Benefits Specialist
University of Texas System 2008-2015
Office of General Counsel – Accounting & Office Generalist
Internal Revenue Service 2008-2008
Tax Examiner
CIT Group Consumer Finance 2002-2007
Underwriter and Loan Processor
What is your educational history including degrees received, licenses, professional credentials, ect? Please respond in a list format
Liberty University Master of Arts
Human Service Counseling: Marriage/Family, Community Care, & Counseling
Texas State University - Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice
Austin Community College Associates Degree
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
What is your history of supporting Democratic organizations and/or candidates?
I am a member of KBAD and have donated to several Democratic organizations.
What, if there is any, experience do you have with non-partisan volunteering and community engagement in Hays County?
Non-profit Organization that I founded, and owner of Keeping Communities Connected and sponsor numerous school clubs and activities that are non-partisan. In addition, I served on the Hays CISD School Board (2011-2017) as an At-Large Trustee (Vice President, Secretary), a non-partisan position that serves everyone.
World Class Centennial Lions Club of Buda, Membership Chair
Texas Justice Court Judges Association
Justice of the Peace & Constable Association (JPCA)
Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention
Rezilient Kidz; Raising Highly Capable Kids Facilitator
Hays County Youth Mental Health Advisor
Texas Justice Court Training Center
State Bar of Texas Justice Court
Buda Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
Former President of Hays CISD Council PTA (23 PTA/PTSA)
Former President of Buda Police Foundation
Former President, Summer Pointe Homeowner Association
University Leadership Network (ULN) at UT-Austin
Quilts of Valor Foundation (2023, 2024, 2025)
Cullen Country Homeowner Association
Gary Job Corps WOW Women's Conference
RON 2.0 (Ready or Not Women's Conference)
Hays CISD Campuses Judges & Sponsors
Ladies Living Out Loud: Women Empowerment (WE)
In your own words, please describe what a Justice of the Peace does.
Justice of the Peace (JP) serves the constituents of Hays County. The responsibility of a JP encompasses hearing cases from civil, criminal, and administrative laws. These laws include pre and post judgments, traffic offenses, juvenile law, park and wildlife offense, and warrants. Other laws that administered in the JP courts are pretrial motions, default judgments, appeals, debt/small claims, evictions, and administrative hearings (animal cruelty, handgun denial/suspension, tow hearings, truancy, and inquest (death investigations). Justice of the Peace are the only judges on call 24-7, because Hays County does not have a Medical Examiner. In conclusion, we serve and make decisions on the facts of the case with fairness. My motto: “Serving with Integrity, Leading with Fairness.” As a JP, I am also responsible for training clerks and interns in my office.
How do you handle making difficult decisions, especially ones you may not personally agree with?
I focus on the facts. I also remove my personal feelings from the decision process.
What Democratic values will you apply to your work once elected?
As a judge, my values remain non-partisan because I serve the entire community. It is my job to make sure that I am fair, impartial, and consistent.
Yes or no, did you use AI to assist you in answering any of these questions?
No.
Social Media & website:
https://www.bryantforbudatexas.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BryantforBudaJP/
Judge Bryant is running for the Precinct 5 seat which includes most of the area of Buda, click here to see a precinct map
Hays County uses vote centers, meaning Hays County voters may cast ballots at any vote center in the county during the times the vote centers are operating.
Early Voting Begins: 2/17/26
Election Day: 3/3/26
