Favorability to Plaintiff:

7 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

Centered on Alice, this oil-and-ag hub is politically competitive but demographically favorable for plaintiffs, with a majority-Hispanic jury pool that tends to empathize with injured locals over corporate defendants. Coastal Bend dynamics and a moderate plaintiff infrastructure support solid case development, and juries have been receptive in oilfield and highway-accident cases. While there are no major recent headline verdicts, outcomes are consistently plaintiff-leaning on clear liability and credible damages. Net: a good venue, moderate plaintiff favorability in practice, with real upside in worker-safety and roadway cases.

County Seat:

Alice

Population (2024):

38,886

Median Age:

35.5

Median Income:

$47,492

2024 Election Results:

Trump (57.5%)