2026 Texas General Election

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Carmen White is originally from Russellville, Arkansas. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Baylor University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. She lives in Rowlett, Texas. 

Carmen is a judge. She works at the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 8 in Texas, where she has served since 2018.

Previously, Carmen was an assistant district attorney at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office and an associate attorney at Locke Liddell & Sapp. 

Carmen White is currently the judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 8 in Texas. She was first elected in 2018.

Dallas County Criminal Court, Texas - Ballotpedia

Carmen White is currently the judge of the Dallas County Criminal Court No. 8 in Texas. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term.

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 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.

Legal Experience

As of July 22, 2026, Carmen White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Emphasizes impartiality and compassion on the bench.

Believes that everyone deserves a fair chance in the legal system.

- Emphasizes impartiality and compassion on the bench.
- Believes that everyone deserves a fair chance in the legal system.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Registered citizens for the COVID 19 vaccine in South Oak Cliff.

Volunteers with youth education programs including the Bands of Hope Teen Summit and Bowtie Boys.

- Registered citizens for the COVID 19 vaccine in South Oak Cliff.
- Volunteers with youth education programs including the Bands of Hope Teen Summit and Bowtie Boys.

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- Handles cases for Class A misdemeanors–including assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer when resisting or evading arrest–and Class B misdemeanors–including criminal mischief and property theft between $100 and $750.
- Serves as an appellate judge for cases from local courts. They work on all cases they receive until they are closed or appealed to a higher court.
- County criminal court-at-law judges 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 criminal 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.

Handles various misdemeanors and criminal appeals from local courts.

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