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Mark Rubal is originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in administration and management science and economics from Carnegie Mellon University and his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Mark lives in Fort Bend County, Texas, where he raised all five of his children.

Mark is a senior litigation partner. He works at Waldron & Schneider, where he has been since 2006. He previously worked as a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and practiced criminal and civil litigation in private law firms.

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Mark currently works as an attorney and partner at Waldron & Schneider LLP. He previously worked as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and later worked in private practice focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation.

Mark Rubal's campaign for Texas District Attorney, District 268, is his first entry into politics.

Mark's campaign for Texas District Attorney, District 268, is his first entry into politics.

Has 35 years of legal experience, focusing on criminal and civil litigation.

Has experience as a criminal defense attorney and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in criminal law.

- Has 35 years of legal experience, focusing on criminal and civil litigation.
- Has experience as a criminal defense attorney and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in criminal law.

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Said, "The primary duty of a prosecuting attorney is not just to secure convictions, but to ensure that justice is done... I will lead an office grounded on integrity and reliability; delivering accountability to victims, law enforcement, and our entire community."

Believes public safety should be the cornerstone of his leadership, that criminal behavior should not be tolerated, and that offenders should be held fully responsible for their actions.

- Believes public safety should be the cornerstone of his leadership, that criminal behavior should not be tolerated, and that offenders should be held fully responsible for their actions.

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As of January 22, 2026, Mark Rubal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Shawn McDonald holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He has a wife and two children

Shawn is a criminal defense attorney. He works at Smith | McDonald | Bolin Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, where he has been since March 2006. He previously worked as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County starting in 2001 and taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

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Shawn has been a criminal defense attorney since 2006. He previously worked as a felony trial prosecutor in Henderson County and taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

Shawn McDonald's campaign for Texas District Attorney is his first entry into politics.

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As an attorney, worked on criminal law cases.

Claims he brings "real-world experience" as a frontline prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer

As an attorney, worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

Worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

- Claims he brings "real-world experience" as a frontline prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer
- Worked on cases involving murder and drug-related crimes.

As District Attorney, led efforts to prosecute methamphetamine labs in Henderson County.

Wants to "aggressively prosecute violent criminals."

Aims to "protect children and vulnerable victims."

- Wants to "aggressively prosecute violent criminals."
- Aims to "protect children and vulnerable victims."

As of January 22, 2026, Shawn McDonald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Has taught trial advocacy and criminal law at the undergraduate and law school levels.

Has served as a law enforcement instructor and subject matter expert on criminal law issues.

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.

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