Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Favorable)

Summary:

A rural oil-and-gas venue shaped by the Eagle Ford shale, with a large Hispanic majority and a Democratic-leaning electorate that often empathizes with injured plaintiffs. Politics are moderate for South Texas, and verdicts trend in the mid range, so we benchmark outcomes with South Texas proxy data. The energy industry’s strong local presence adds defense headwinds and, with limited verdict history, keeps the forum near neutral overall, though a handful of plaintiff-friendly results show real upside on clear liability and solid damages proof.

County Seat:

Carrizo Springs

Population (2024):

8,181

Median Age:

36.3

Median Income:

$33,409

2024 Election Results:

Harris (51.5%)