Resolution honoring Michael Joseph Westergren, a distinguished judge and public servant from Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Senate of the State of Texas extends condolences to the family of Michael Joseph Westergren, a respected judge and legal expert who passed away on July 17, 2025. Born in Corpus Christi, Westergren overcame a congenital heart condition and went on to excel in his studies and legal career. He served as a justice of the peace, county attorney, and district court judge, including presiding over the 1995 trial for the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. After retiring from the bench, he worked as in-house counsel for Del Mar College.

Resolution honoring Michael Joseph Westergren, a distinguished judge and public servant from Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Senate of the State of Texas extends condolences to the family of Michael Joseph Westergren, a respected judge and legal expert who passed away on July 17, 2025. Born in Corpus Christi, Westergren overcame a congenital heart condition and went on to excel in his studies and legal career. He served as a justice of the peace, county attorney, and district court judge, including presiding over the 1995 trial for the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. After retiring from the bench, he worked as in-house counsel for Del Mar College.