Judge Aurora Martinez Jones

126th District Court Judge, Presiding over CPS Court, Drug Court, & Family Law. @UTAustin & @UTexasLaw grad. Daughter of immigrants. Proud wife & mom.

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

ATTENTION ATTORNEYS: I'm looking for a new Staff Attorney for my Court! My amazing Staff Attorney is moving into a new position and I am hopeful for another awesome attorney to fill the spot. Those interested please apply! https://t.co/XqTI5CtZGW

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Our 2024 @NCJFCJ Days on the Hill has started off great!! I do enjoy discussing the importance of Judicial Education ⚖️ #NCJFCJ #EveryCourtEveryChild

[TIDC @TIDC_News]

In collaboration with @TXChildrensComm and @TxCourts, TIDC is thrilled to share videos highlighting child welfare law as a potential career path.

In this video, judges & attorneys describe what led them to practice in the field. #TXLege #ChildWelfare
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[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Time to vote! Very excited to VOTE early in this primary at my home away from home at the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility ❤️ #vote #earlyvoting #traviscounty

[Travis County Civil and Family Courts @TravisCoCivilCt]

Travis County Civil & Family Courts Facility Closed Tue. Jan. 16: The CFCF (1700 Guadalupe St.) is closed on 1/16/2024 due to water damage from a burst water valve. All in-person & remote court proceedings are postponed & need to be reset with Civil Court Adm.

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

I'm honored to receive a Casey Excellence for Children Leadership Award from @CaseyPrograms, commending my efforts to make the child welfare system more equitable and anti-racist. Thanks to all who have partnered with me for innovation, change, and hope in our community ❤️

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Excited to announce I'm officially unopposed & will remain your 126th District Court Judge! A huge thanks to all my supporters. I'm grateful to continue serving our community and eager to continue efforts to ensure everyone in #TravisCounty has access to #justice.

[Hannah Rucker KVUE News @suphannahrucker]

Some of the children in Texas foster care that I interviewed for Forever Families this year told me they are living out of local hotels. I was able to meet with Judge Aurora Martinez Jones who oversees all CPS cases in Travis County. Our conversation will air on @KVUE Thursday.

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Lunch with @sfcasa was wonderful this week! Enjoyed sharing about our Model Court, Child Welfare Race Equity Collaborative, & Re-Imagining child welfare in #TravisCounty. I especially loved sharing all this good work is done with our own @CASATravis ❤️ #advocacy #fostercare

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

We had a great afternoon in #TravisCounty today celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth. Thanks to the Commissioners Court and entire Travis County #community for this wonderful event! @TravisCountyTX @AndyBrownATX @jefftravillion @annhowardtx @margaretgomez4 @CommishShea

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Happy Labor Day! Our fight for justice & equity today is steeped in wisdom & hard fought gains of the past. I'm a proud member of @AustinAFSCME & grateful to my #union brothers & sisters & all the hardworking #Texans who help keep our kids and families safe. ❤️ #LaborDay

[NCJFCJ @NCJFCJ]

The NCJFCJ's new president Judge Gayl Branum Carr spoke about the NCJFCJ as a change agent last night. One of the ways we work for change in the lives of children and families is through judicial education.

#NCJFCJ #juvenilejustice #childwelfare #judicialeducation

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Thanks @theaustinbar for highlighting my court as we increase equity in the child welfare system in this week’s edition of Bar Code. By running a trauma informed court & committing to anti-racist work, we can protect the most vulnerable families in our community. #126thCourt

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

June is National #ReunificationMonth & in #TravisCounty we celebrate our focus on family w about 80% of foster kids w family & over 30% reunified w parents. Our Celebration is also our commitment to continue working hard to do even better & focus on keeping families together.

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Rounding out a wonderful specialty court national conference with a Retreat for the Texas Association of Specialty Courts leadership team. It is an honor to serve on the Executive Committee and I'm thrilled for the year to come! #TASC ⚖️

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

It's been an honor to represent #TravisCounty on a national stage at @_ALLRISE_ conference for Treatment Court Professionals. I shared with folks from across the country about the great work we do with children and families. So proud of our Parenting in Recovery team! #RISE23

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

I’m excited to announce I’m running for re-election to continue as #Judge of the 126th District Court! In my time on the bench I have worked hard on improving access to #justice but I know there is more to do and I am eager to continue these efforts. https://t.co/2eWSkCDo4B

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

My trip to D.C. was extraordinary! I met amazing professionals from across the country as we worked through problems & solutions to having community based alternatives to youth incarceration. I've returned to #TravisCounty full of hope about improving our #JuvenileJustice system.

[Travis County Civil and Family Courts @TravisCoCivilCt]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting today, @theaustinbar attorneys may be issued parking cards for use in the CFCF employees/jurors parking garage through appointments with @TravisCoSheriff. Daily #attorney parking is subject to availability. #TravisCounty

[Judge Aurora Martinez Jones @JudgeAurora]

Today I gave a full presentation on the #TravisCounty #ChildWelfare Reimagined Pilot. We've worked hard for improved outcomes for our children & families. It was so great to share at the @TexasBarCLE Special Education, Child Welfare, & the Juvenile Justice System Annual Course.