Law enforcement executed a search warrant earlier this month at the home of Maverick County District Attorney Roberto Serna, according to court records. The document, signed by a judge on Feb. 10, listed investigators' interest in Serna’s electronic devices. Serna has directed media questions to his attorney.
What the records show
Records obtained by KSAT show the warrant sought Serna's phones, tablets and other electronic equipment but did not explain why law enforcement wanted access or what, if anything, was taken. The warrant bears a judge's signature authorizing the search.
Serna directed KSAT to his attorney, Gerry Goldstein, who told the station he is "in the process of filing motions" and "will do my speaking in court, if there is one." For now, any legal countermoves appear set to play out in filings rather than in front of cameras.
Serna's role in the region
Roberto Serna serves as the elected district attorney for the 293rd Judicial District, which covers Maverick, Dimmit and Zavala counties. He was re-elected in 2024 and sworn in for another term in early 2025. Eagle Pass Business Journal reported Serna's inauguration and noted it marked his 10th consecutive term. His office prosecutes cases across the tri-county border district.
Questions remain and next steps
The warrant does not identify the investigative agency or explain the underlying reason for the search, leaving key facts unanswered. KSAT reported that it obtained the documents but that the affidavit itself offers no explanation of what investigators were seeking beyond electronic devices.
Goldstein has indicated he will file motions and "do [his] speaking in court, if there is one," yet it is not clear whether the search will lead to criminal charges or any further official action. For the moment, the warrant raises far more questions than it answers about why the region's long-serving district attorney is under this level of scrutiny.
