A city-county Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence presented a report to Bexar County commissioners documenting 28 family violence-related deaths in Bexar County during 2025, down from 32 in 2024.
Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
The report covers events in 2025. Commission presented findings to county commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2026
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Who's involved
Collaborative Commission on Domestic ViolencePresented findings on family violence deaths
Judge Monique DiazCommission co-chair
County Judge Peter SakaiFormer juvenile court judge who helped establish the commission
San Antonio Police DepartmentHandled domestic violence calls
Bexar County Sheriff's OfficeHandled domestic violence calls
The facts
28 family violence-related deaths occurred in Bexar County in 2025.1
Of 28 deaths, 16 died in intimate partner violence incidents, including three bystanders.1
More than half of family violence-related deaths involved firearms.1
San Antonio Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff's Office handled combined 58,000 domestic violence calls in 2025.1
More than 1,600 people received emergency shelter or temporary lodging.1
32 family violence-related deaths were documented in Bexar County in 2024.1
About 42% of children assessed for mental health needs witnessed domestic violence.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Judge Monique Diaz Public awareness and education campaigns have helped reduce domestic violence.1
County Judge Peter Sakai More work is needed to support victims, with better listening to victims.1
Where the sources disagree
Intimate partner homicide rate trend Bexar County rate has moved closer to statewide average per [1], but county remains among highest in Texas per [1]
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