Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

Fast growth around New Braunfels and steady San Antonio spillover have shifted the jury pool toward more education and income diversity, with tourism and river-tubing injuries adding case volume. Proximity to Austin and a strong local plaintiff bar help on liability and experts, and a $7.68M verdict in 2023 shows upside for well-built cases. Even so, a conservative German-Texan heritage remains part of the county’s DNA, which can cap damages and pull panels toward defense positions on close calls. Politics sit near the middle, outcomes are mixed, and the venue is trending more favorable for plaintiffs while still requiring crisp facts and clean damages proof.

County Seat:

New Braunfels

Population (2024):

201,628

Median Age:

42

Median Income:

$99,015

2024 Election Results:

Trump (72.2%)