Peter Sakai

Peter Sakai is from McAllen, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in government from the University of Texas and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He and his wife, Raquel  22Rachel 22 Dias-Sakai, have two kids and three grandchildren.

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Peter is a district court judge in Bexar County. He has served on the bench for 26 years. Before taking the bench, he worked at a mall in Austin while submitting resumes for other jobs.

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Peter is currently the Bexar County Judge. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term. Before that, he served as a judge on the 225th District Court from 2006 to 2022.

As the 225th District Court Judge for over a decade, Sakai presided over various cases and legal matters within the district court system.

Aims to improve public safety, enhance residents' quality of life, and ensure fiscal responsibility in county government through collaboration among stakeholders.

As of January 22, 2026, Peter Sakai’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Commits to transparency and accountability in government operations.

Formed the Eastside Economic Development Advisory Council with Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins.

Partnered with the City of San Antonio and local Deaf community leaders to host the first-ever San Antonio Deaf Culture Conference.

Approved the Acequia Commons project, a Gun Safety initiative, and tax credits supporting childcare centers.

Approved $3.4 million in funding to expand the Cagnon Road Animal Care Facility to 96 kennels.

Supports contract negotiations for Toyota’s $531 million expansion in Bexar County.

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Ron Nirenberg

Ron Nirenberg previously served two terms on the San Antonio City Council representing District 8. He was then elected mayor of San Antonio in 2017 and served as mayor for eight years, the maximum under the city’s term limits.

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