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2026 Texas General Election

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Monica Rawlins

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Monica is from Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Houston – Downtown. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston – Downtown. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. She lives with her son.

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Monica is a judge of the Texas 328th District Court. She works at the Texas 328th District Court, where she has been since January 2023. She previously worked at the Law Office of Monica Rawlins as a solo practitioner focusing on family law for over 20 years and at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for over one year before attending law school.

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Monica Rawlins is currently a judge of the Texas 328th District Court. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

For Candidate Monica Rawlins on Issue legal-experience:  
Has over 20 years of experience in family law, handling numerous family cases from start to finish.

Legal Experience

For Candidate Monica Rawlins on Issue judicial-administration: 
Specializes in family law cases including divorce, custody disputes, CPS cases, termination and adoption suits, and paternity actions.

Judicial Administration

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

Judicial Philosophy

Aims to bring integrity and trust to the bench, ensuring respect for all court participants and adherence to the law without bias.

Ethics & Conduct

For Candidate Monica Rawlins on Issue community-involvement: Actively involved in community service for over 25 years, including work at homeless shelters, food banks, prison ministry events, nursing home visits, and volunteering with Meals on Wheels.

Provides pro bono legal services and conducts legal seminars for the public.

Passionate about public policy issues including racial and gender equality, climate control, and women's rights.

Community Involvement

- 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. 