Judge Gina G. Parker was elected to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Baylor University and a Law Degree from Baylor School of Law. She has practiced as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. As a public servant, she has represented Texas citizens as a City Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, and Assistant District Attorney. Also, she has served as a Commissioner and the Chair of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.