Celina Vásquez

Tarrant County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 - Texas

Celina Vásquez currently serves as District Director for the City of Forth Worth. She received her Masters of Art in Political Science and Government and her M.B.A. at the Texas Woman’s University. Vásquez served as the Justice of the Peace in Brazos County for four years and as a community college instructor. She worked as a faculty advisor for the student League of United Latin American Citizen chapter, on the City of Fort Worth Community Development Council, District 2, Tarrant County Child Protective Services Board, KERA Community Advisory Board, and as the Campaign Chair on the Eastside YMCA Advisory Council.

Vásquez is running for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. She is dedicated to making the court more convenient for residents, supporting night court options, improving language access, and ensuring fairness. She will bring her hands-on experience to the courtroom and focus on making the court system easier to navigate. Vásquez is committed to creating a convenient, compassionate, and community-centered court.

Celina Vásquez Campaign Website

Endorsements

  • Cowtown Democrats

  • DFW Progressive Voter Guide

  • Focus Local PAC

  • Her Bold Move

  • Latino Victory Fund

  • Locked IN

  • National Democratic County Officials

  • Sim Kern’s Texas Voter Guide

  • Southwest Region Workers United

  • Tarrant County Young Democrats

  • Texas AFL-CIO

  • Texas Latina List

  • The Senate District 23rd Tejano Democrats

  • Turn Texas Blue

  • Working Families Party

FAQ

  • What is Celina Vásquez running for?

    • Celina Vásquez is running for Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

  • Where is Celina Vásquez’s district?

    • Precinct 2 includes Arlington, Texas and the eastern/southeastern area of Tarrant County

  • What are Celina Vásquez’s priorities?

    • Make the court more convenient: Supporting night court options for residents who cannot afford to miss work, lose pay, or rearrange childcare.

    • Protect fairness in eviction court: Ensure tenants and property owners are heard, the facts are clear, and due process is respected before life-changing decisions are made.

    • Improve language access: Ensure every resident can participate fully in court proceedings by expanding interpreter services, providing multilingual forms and notices, and training court staff to serve non-English speakers.

    • Bring hands-on courtroom experience: Use her former Justice of the Peace experience to manage the court with preparation, steadiness, and respect for the people who appear before it.

    • Focus on practical solutions: Look for ways the court can help people resolve problems clearly and fairly.