About Velia

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Velia Meza was re-elected to continue serving as Judge of the 226th District Court of Bexar County, Texas on November 8, 2022. 

Prior to winning election to serve, Velia practiced as a private attorney in for 16 years.  Velia has represented citizens accused of crimes in more than 30 counties across the State of Texas.    

Velia's expertise includes trials of major crimes, criminal appeals, family law, and other civil and administrative matters. Velia has practiced in Federal Courts in the Western District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, as well as in the Southern District of Illinois.   

Having traveled all across Texas, Velia has gained a unique perspective on how to make a Criminal District Court the most successful.  Velia believes that listening and knowing how to speak clearly to all people will elicit answers that help the court make the right decision.    

In the past five years, Velia has been very active in teaching and mentoring to young/new lawyers in Bexar County.  Velia enjoys presenting at Continuing Legal Education seminars as well as volunteering to teach trial advocacy to inner city high school students.  

Velia has been married for 20 years to her husband, Cesar, and they have three boys together; Geovani, Santiago, and Luke.  Cesar is a financial advisor that serves small business owners and their families throughout San Antonio and South Texas.  Velia and her family are members of Life Church in San Antonio, Texas. 

Velia grew up in El Paso, Texas. Velia went on to receive her undergraduate degree in Economics from Columbia University in New York and her law degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.     

Velia is currently running to serve on the 4th Court of Appeals, Place 2. The 4th Court considers appeals from over 32 counties across south Texas and hears cases across both civil and criminal matters.