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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Rose Sosa

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Rose Sosa is from San Antonio, Texas. She has a law degree from St. Mary’s University. She is married to her husband, Alan, and they have two children together.

Rose is a defense attorney and prosecutor with 24 years of experience in criminal and juvenile justice. She has worked at the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for 22 years. Rose is board-certified in juvenile law and criminal law, making her one of only 15 attorneys in Texas who is dual certified. She also serves as a magistrate judge for Bexar County. Rose is part of the founding team for Crossroads Girls Mental Health Court, which received the 2016 National Criminal Justice Association Outstanding Criminal Justice Program award for the western region. She is also a founding member of the recognized Capstone Project team, which received the 2019 Georgetown University Capstone Award for expanding career and technical education options for youth. Rose has helped establish Restore Court, MIND Court, and STRIVE Court, and she is an active advocate for children's programs and services.

Rose is currently a judge on the 289th Juvenile District Court. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

289th Juvenile District Court | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

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As of January 22, 2026, Rose Sosa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports children's programs and services.

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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. 