2026 Texas General Election

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Karen R. Sage

Karen is a district judge. She works at the 299th District Court in Travis County. She previously worked at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney.

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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 judge, created the first Felony Mental Health Docket for the County.

As a judge, collaborated with the Travis County Adult Probation Department to establish the first Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Program Re-Entry Docket in Central Texas.

As of July 22, 2026, Karen R. Sage’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As an assistant district attorney for the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Sage prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law.

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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.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 