Zavala County
Favorability to Plaintiff:
7 (Moderately Favorable)
Summary:
A rural, farming county with a Hispanic supermajority and a pro-worker outlook. On paper the venue looks neutral—there’s no major verdict history, but demographics and jury sentiment drive moderate plaintiff sympathy and improving trends. Local panels often side with injured plaintiffs, making this a plaintiff-friendly rural forum, though on a smaller scale than the big Valley counties. Bottom line: South Texas, mostly Hispanic, farm-based economy, limited headline verdicts but favorable juror makeup that can support strong plaintiff outcomes.
County Seat:
Crystal City
Population (2024):
9,209
Median Age:
32.5
Median Income:
$41,887
2024 Election Results:
Harris (56.8%)