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Rosa Cardenas studied at the University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas School of Law. 

Rosa Cardenas previously ran for judge of the Texas 280th District Court in 2022 but did not win.

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

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Ethics & Conduct

Supports the continuation of the domestic violence gun surrender program.

Supports programs requiring domestic violence offenders to surrender firearms.

- Supports programs requiring domestic violence offenders to surrender firearms.

Community Involvement

Rosa Cardenas

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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.