Teresa Waldrop has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from the University of Texas and a law degree from St. Mary 27s University School of Law. She has lived in Houston since 1996. She has two rescue dogs named Mary Catherine and Pippa.

Teresa has a bachelor s degree in political science from the University of Texas and a law degree from St. Mary s University School of Law. She has lived in Houston since 1996. She has two rescue dogs named Mary Catherine and Pippa.

Teresa is a judge for the Texas 312th District Court. She previously worked as a family law attorney for 31 years. 

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Teresa is currently a judge of the Texas 312th District Court. She took office on January 1, 2023. 

312th Judicial District of Harris County Texas Family Court

Teresa Waldrop is currently a judge of the Texas 312th District Court. She took office on January 1, 2023. 

Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Legal Experience

Believes efficient case resolution supports families and reduces court stress and costs.

- Believes efficient case resolution supports families and reduces court stress and costs.

Judicial Administration

312 Judge Teresa J. Waldrop

Values a courtroom environment where the judge is patient, dignified, and courteous in every interaction.

- Values a courtroom environment where the judge is patient, dignified, and courteous in every interaction.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes courts need leaders who are "fair, impartial, and committed to upholding the rule of law without bias or influence."

- Believes courts need leaders who are "fair, impartial, and committed to upholding the rule of law without bias or influence."

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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.