Teana is from Houston. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and government from Fisk University and her law degree from Syracuse University College of Law,

Teana has worked as the principal attorney of TV Watson Law PLLC. She has served as the former chief juvenile prosecutor for Fort Bend County, a former municipal judge for the City of Stafford, and an assistant district attorney for Fort Bend County. She has also been appointed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s Advisory Council on Juvenile Services, as the chair of the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board, and on the Fort Bend County Bail Bonds Board.

Teana Watson is a county court-at-law judge in Fort Bend County. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. 

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As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Supports rehabilitation over punishment, and as a judge, oversaw the Misdemeanor Treatment Court Program, helping hundreds of misdemeanor drug offenders receive rehabilitation and have their charges dismissed upon successful completion of the program.

As a judge, presided over the Misdemeanor Treatment Court Program, which provides misdemeanor drug offenders with rehabilitation opportunities that, if completed successfully, result in the dismissal of charges.

As a juvenile judge, helped expand vocational and educational opportunities for juveniles.

Supports the use of Drug Treatment Courts to reduce crime and improve public safety.

- As a judge, presided over the Misdemeanor Treatment Court Program, which provides misdemeanor drug offenders with rehabilitation opportunities that, if completed successfully, result in the dismissal of charges.
- As a juvenile judge, helped expand vocational and educational opportunities for juveniles.
- Supports the use of Drug Treatment Courts to reduce crime and improve public safety.

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Engaged in community service, leadership, and teamwork through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Engaged in community service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

- Engaged in community service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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Teana Watson

Teana is the current administrative judge for the county courts of law and worked as the principal attorney of TV Watson Law PLLC. She has served as the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor for Fort Bend County, a former municipal judge for the City of Stafford, and an Assistant District Attorney for Fort Bend County. She has also been appointed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s Advisory Council on Juvenile Services, as the chair of the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board, and on the Fort Bend County Bail Bonds Board.



Teana Watson currently serves as Judge of County Court at Law #5. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. 

Holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Syracuse College of Law.

As a former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor for Fort Bend County, a municipal judge for the City of Stafford, and an Assistant District Attorney for Fort Bend County, Judge Watson has extensive legal experience.

Member of the International Association of Women Judges and National Association of Women Judges.

Member of the Texas Juvenile Justice Association and other legal education organizations and community groups.

As Administrative Judge for the County Courts at Law, presided over misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, probate, and mental health matters.

As chairwoman of the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board, Watson led efforts to improve juvenile justice policies and programs.

Believes in strict sentencing for juvenile offenders, as evidenced by supporting a 25-year prison sentence for a 17-year-old male juvenile sentenced for aggravated sexual assault.

Believes in strict sentencing for violent offenders, saying "Teen sentenced to 25 years for sexual assault, strangulation."

As the administrative judge for the county courts at law, presides over misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, probate, and mental health matters.

Supports drug courts as a strategy for reducing crime and saving lives.

Welcomes community feedback and values serving the local community.

Led a team of professionals to help individuals with substance abuse issues and criminal offenses become productive members of society.

Teana Watson is a native Houstonian and has resided in the Fort Bend County community for over 30 years. She graduated from Fisk University with a B.A. and Syracuse College of Law with a J.D. None.

Teana Watson is the current administrative judge for the county courts at law, presiding over misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, probate, and mental health matters. She has served as the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor for Fort Bend County, a former municipal judge for the City of Stafford, and an Assistant District Attorney for Fort Bend County. Prior to her election, she was the principal attorney of TV Watson Law PLLC.

Teana Watson was elected Judge of County Court at Law #5 in 2018. She is the current administrative judge for the county courts at law and has been appointed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s Advisory Council on Juvenile Services, with her term ending in 2025. She has also served as the chair of the Fort Bend County Juvenile Board.

- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.