Brendetta Scott is a mother of three. She received a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.



Brendetta is a commercial law attorney. She works at a Houston law firm, representing individuals, families, financial institutions, and small businesses in cases involving family law, civil litigation, personal injury, consumer protection, evictions, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and appellate matters. She previously served as an Independent Hearing Examiner for the Texas Education Agency, conducting administrative hearings, and as an adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she taught Appellate Litigation and Professional Responsibility.

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Brendetta is a commercial law attorney. She previously served as an Independent Hearing Examiner for the Texas Education Agency, conducting administrative hearings, and as an adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she taught Appellate Litigation and Professional Responsibility.

Brendetta Scott - Ballotpedia

Represented individuals and families to financial institutions and small businesses—in matters involving family law, civil litigation, personal injury, consumer protection, evictions, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and appellate law.

- Represented individuals and families to financial institutions and small businesses—in matters involving family law, civil litigation, personal injury, consumer protection, evictions, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and appellate law.

Legal Experience

Committed to "managing the docket efficiently to reduce delays and unnecessary costs for families and businesses."



- Committed to "managing the docket efficiently to reduce delays and unnecessary costs for families and businesses."



Judicial Administration

Supports policies that promote equal access to justice and judicial fairness, regardless of economic background, race, or identity.

Supports policies that "promote equal access to justice and judicial fairness."

- Supports policies that "promote equal access to justice and judicial fairness."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "The most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, impartiality, and accountability. Integrity ensures that officials act honestly and ethically, placing the public's interest above personal gain. Impartiality is crucial, particularly for a judicial official, to ensure that decisions are made fairly and without bias, based solely on the law and facts. Accountability ensures that elected officials remain responsive to the communities they serve, maintaining transparency in their actions and decisions. In addition, compassion, open-mindedness, and a strong commitment to justice are essential for fostering trust and delivering fair outcomes."

Thinks the "most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, impartiality, and accountability."

- Thinks the "most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, impartiality, and accountability."

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in "building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone."

- Believes in "building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone."

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- 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.