Starr Bauer
Republican · TX · Judge, 36th Judicial District Court
Serves as judge of the 36th Judicial District Court, covering Bee, San Patricio, Aransas, Live Oak, and McMullen counties. A Vanderbilt and South Texas College of Law graduate, she practiced civil and criminal law in Beeville for two decades.
Where Starr Bauer stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Kept the 36th District Court hearing cases through the COVID-19 pandemic instead of closing. The Bee County district courts shut down for one week, then ran dockets by Zoom. Bauer said keeping the courthouse open stopped jails from filling up and kept arrests moving.
February 21, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: southtexasnews.com
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Ruled that a plaintiff did not qualify for a statutory mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien because the plaintiff failed to meet the statutory categories and notice requirements.
January 7, 2026
Source: sbsblaw.com
Refused to throw out a lawsuit over unpaid Hurricane Harvey repair work in Aransas County. On May 5, 2022 the Thirteenth Court of Appeals denied a request to overturn that decision, but in a companion appeal it reversed her and dismissed most of the contractor's claims because the government insurance pools were immune from suit.
May 5, 2022
Source: courtlistener.com
Jailed a Bee County father for contempt of court after he failed to pay child support and medical support. The order set 180 days in jail and found he owed about $15,090 in child support and $12,353 in medical support. The Thirteenth Court of Appeals refused to free him on December 22, 2014 and let her order stand.
December 22, 2014
Source: courtlistener.com
Took the bench as judge of the 36th Judicial District Court on an appointment by Gov. Rick Perry dated February 25, 2013. The seat covers Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen and San Patricio counties. She replaced Judge M.E. Welborn, who left to become a district attorney.
February 25, 2013
Source: capitol.texas.gov
Past races Starr Bauer ran in:
- Live Oak County District Judge, 36th Judicial District · November 3, 2026 · Live Oak County, Texas · incumbent
- San Patricio County Judge, 36th Judicial District · November 3, 2026 · San Patricio County, Texas · incumbent