First Term Highlights

Since taking office in 2023, Judge Garza has guided Aransas County through a period of reform, tough financial decisions and forward-thinking investments that honor the county’s natural assets and future generations.


  • Fighting to ensure that taxpayers get a new County Courthouse that meets the needs of the county and complies fully with all statutory requirements.

  • Reaffirming that workforce training belongs in the hands of education institutions.

  • Increasing enforcement on environmental code violations to ensure cleaner, safer communities and hold repeat violators accountable.

  • Supporting environmental efforts, including keeping Cedar Bayou open, promoting local oyster farmers, and pushing for a county tree ordinance to protect native trees.

  • Changing the culture of county government by fostering a more positive, respectful, and accountable environment; one that promotes collaboration between the City, the Navigation District, and the County to better serve the people of Aransas County.

  • Increasing the county homestead exemption from 1% to 5% with plans to increase to 20%; providing meaningful tax relief to homeowners.

  • Launching the rebuilding of the beloved Rockport Aquarium, helping restore a unique community asset and educational resource.

  • Closing a multi-year budget gap and stabilizing county finances through responsible fiscal management.

Judge Garza’s campaign will continue under the banner:

“Keeping Government Grounded”

- a philosophy rooted in service…not politics.

Community Commitment

Little Bay Restoration Project moves forward

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Concho Street Stormwater Grant Application Submitted, Funding Details Revealed

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Rockport Aquarium Update

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Aransas County boosts homestead exemption to 5%

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Judge Garza on shelter overcrowding concerns

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Judicial Academy Honors County Judge for Commitment to Excellence

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Aransas County to sue insurance company that handled Hurricane Harvey claims

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