Jennifer Bennett is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Old Dominion University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She and her husband, Jeff, live in the same neighborhood she grew up in.

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Jennifer Bennett is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor 's degree in criminal justice from Old Dominion University and a law degree from Southern Methodist University. She is married.

Jennifer is an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Harris County. 

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Jennifer is an assistant district attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Harris County, Texas. 

Jennifer previously ran for the 265th Judicial District Court in 2014. She is currently a judge on the 265th District Court.

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Jennifer has been a judge on the 265th District Court in Texas since 2015.

As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge, she oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Jennifer Bennett on Issue judicial-administration:  
Improved the efficiency of the 265th Judicial District Court by reducing jail population and wait times, and aims to continue holding both sides accountable for fair and efficient case management.

Aims to "continue holding both sides accountable for fair and efficient case management."

Supports bail reform, believing that no one should be in jail simply for being unable to afford bond, and has actively engaged in running a special drug court.

Supports bail reform, believing that no one should be in jail for being unable to afford bond.

- Aims to "continue holding both sides accountable for fair and efficient case management."
- Supports bail reform, believing that no one should be in jail for being unable to afford bond.

Judicial Administration

For Candidate Jennifer Bennett on Issue judicial-philosophy: Believes in rehabilitating non-violent offenders, particularly those with drug addiction and mental illness, to help them become productive members of society.

Believes in rehabilitating non-violent offenders, particularly those with drug addiction and mental illness, to help them become "productive members of society."

- Believes in rehabilitating non-violent offenders, particularly those with drug addiction and mental illness, to help them become "productive members of society."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Jennifer Bennett did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Created a food share program in cooperation with The Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM) to feed the homeless.

Created a food share program in cooperation with The Adult Rehabilitation Ministry to feed the homeless.

For Candidate Jennifer Bennett on Issue community-involvement:  
Spearheads annual back to school efforts, coat drives, and other charitable events with various groups.

Works on annual back-to-school efforts, coat drives, and other charitable events with various groups.

- Created a food share program in cooperation with The Adult Rehabilitation Ministry to feed the homeless.
- Works on annual back-to-school efforts, coat drives, and other charitable events with various groups.
- Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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As a lawyer and judge, Bennett has handled all types of felony cases, including presiding over more than 50 jury trials and trying over 100 jury trials as a lawyer, covering cases from animal cruelty to capital murder.

For Candidate Jennifer Bennett on Issue judicial-administration: Improved court efficiency and reduced backlog, transforming a previously inefficient court into one that is now above average.

Believes judges should ideally not accept contributions from lawyers who may appear in their court, but acknowledges this is the current system.

Mentors students at Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet.

- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.