Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th District Court of Texas, Department 11th Civil Court

Biography

The Hon. Kristen Brauchle Hawkins is a judge for the 11th District Court of Texas in Harris County, Texas. She was elected to the bench in 2016, becoming the first woman to be elected to the seat, which is the oldest court in Texas.

During her judicial tenure, Hawkins has presided over the Civil Court.

She received a B.A. in government and Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996. Hawkins went on to complete a J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1999.

Hawkins began her legal career as an attorney with Sheehy, Serpe & Ware, P.C. In 2004, she joined the law firm of Cruse, Scott, Henderson & Allen, where she practiced for two years. Hawkins then briefly practiced at Faubus & Taft before establishing her own law firm in 2008. During her eight-year tenure at the Brauchle Law Firm, she represented individuals filing Social Security Disability claims. She continued to practice in this capacity until her election to the bench.

In addition to her law practice, Hawkins presided once a week over the Harris County District Court's Tax Court as an appointed Harris County Tax Master. She remained in the position until 2015. As such, she presided over non-jury trials relating to delinquent taxes.

Her memberships include the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association, the College of the State Bar of Texas, The Texas Bar Foundation (fellow), the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Association of Consumer Lawyers, the Garland Walker Inns of Court, and the Texas Women Rainmakers. Hawkins has also served as a director of The Texas Lyceum.

She is a frequent lecturer and presenter on subjects ranging from Social Security Disability law, property tax law, courtroom procedures, technology, and the management of a small law firm.

Hawkins, who was born in Dallas, Texas, resided in Houston at the time of her election.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kristen Brauchle Hawkins

202683620

On November 4, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 04, 2026

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202683512

On November 4, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 04, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Nov 06, 2026

202683654

On November 4, 2026 an other property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 04, 2026

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Other Property

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Property

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Nov 06, 2026

202683560

On November 4, 2026 an expunction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 04, 2026

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Expunction

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Criminal

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Expunction

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Nov 06, 2026

202683484

On November 4, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

1 File

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Nov 04, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Nov 06, 2026

202683184

On November 3, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 03, 2026

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TAX SUIT

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 06, 2026

202683376

On November 3, 2026 a seizure & forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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SEIZURE & FORFEITURE

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Criminal

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Forfeiture

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Nov 06, 2026

202683364

On November 3, 2026 a seizure & forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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SEIZURE & FORFEITURE

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Criminal

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Forfeiture

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Nov 05, 2026

202683269

On November 3, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Nov 05, 2026

202683111

On November 3, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Torts

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Nov 05, 2026

202683422

On November 3, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 03, 2026

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Nov 06, 2026

202683332

On November 3, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

1 File

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Nov 03, 2026

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TAX SUIT

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 05, 2026

202683581

On November 3, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 03, 2026

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TAX SUIT

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Tax

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General Tax

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Nov 06, 2026

202682743 - TLH LAVERNE LLC vs. HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

On November 2, 2026 a tax appraisal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Tax Appraisal

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Tax

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Tax Appraisal

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Nov 05, 2026

202682793 - SOLIS, MARIA vs. CHICAS, ELMAR

On November 2, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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Nov 05, 2026

202682869 - DAVIS, DWIGHT vs. LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC

On November 2, 2026 an other property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

10 Files

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Nov 02, 2026

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Other Property

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Property

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202682831 - VALENCIAHEIGHTS LLC vs. GREEN VILLAGE CONSULTING INC

On November 2, 2026 a sworn account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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SWORN ACCOUNT

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Creditor

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Collections

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Nov 05, 2026

202682895 - YOUNG, JOYCE vs. IN RE

On November 2, 2026 a perpetuate testimony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Perpetuate Testimony

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Nov 05, 2026

202682667 - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION vs. GRASS MASTER, LLC

On November 2, 2026 a debt/contract - debt/contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Creditor

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Collections

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202682679 - WALKER, ALLECIA RAIN vs. MACON, DEMICKO MONTAY-FRANKIE

On November 2, 2026 a motor vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Nov 05, 2026

202682593 - ORTEGA REAL ESTATE INTERESTS LIMITED vs. HARRIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

On November 2, 2026 a tax appraisal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

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Nov 02, 2026

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Tax Appraisal

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Tax

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Tax Appraisal

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Nov 05, 2026

202682784 - GUILLORY, PATRICK vs. COBB, WILLIAM D (JR)

On November 2, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

1 File

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Nov 02, 2026

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OTHER CIVIL

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Nov 05, 2026

202683026

On November 2, 2026 a tax appraisal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 02, 2026

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Harris County, TX

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Tax Appraisal

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Tax

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Tax Appraisal

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Nov 05, 2026

202683074

On November 2, 2026 a tax suit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Harris County. Judge Kristen Brauchle Hawkins presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2026

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Active - Civil

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TAX SUIT

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Tax

Matter Type

General Tax

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Nov 05, 2026

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About

Kristen Brauchle Hawkins
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 11th District Court of Texas, Department 11th Civil Court	11th District Court of Texas, Department 11th Civil Court
Election/Appointment 2016 - 11th District Court; 2020 - Re-elected	2016 - 11th District Court; 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1999 B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1996	J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston - 1999 B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1996

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 11th District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (832) 927-2600

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Tax Master	Harris County Tax Court	Harris County, Texas
Sole Practitioner	Brauchle Law Firm, PLLC	Harris County, Texas
Associate	Faubus & Taft	Harris County, Texas
Attorney	Cruse, Scott, Henderson & Allen	Harris County, Texas
Judge	11th District Court of Texas	Harris County, Texas
Attorney	Sheehy, Serpe & Ware, P.C.	Harris County, Texas