Fort Bend County
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
Rachelle Carter
Democratic- On ballot as
- RACHELLE CARTER
- Current role
- Associate judge, Sugar Land Municipal Court (per campaign); attorney, Law Office of Rachelle D. Carter
- Background
- Law degree, Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law (2003)
- Texas law license (since 2012); also licensed in New Jersey
- Bachelor of Arts, California State University (per campaign)
- Former English teacher (per campaign)
- Fort Bend County resident for more than 24 years (per campaign)
- Experience
- Former director, Fort Bend County Bar Association (per campaign)
- Ran for Fort Bend County Judge (2026); lost the May 26 Democratic primary runoff
- Democratic precinct chairs then selected her as the nominee for this new court (per campaign)
- Top priorities
- "Streamlined processes": "Efficient court operations that reduce unnecessary delays and respect people's time"
- "Exploring evening or Saturday sessions" based "on community needs and available resources"
- Would "explore innovative technology, including legal-access kiosks that connect people with legal resources and assistance"
- "Clear communication": "Helping people understand the court process, their options, and what to expect at every step"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: In a League of Women Voters questionnaire: "I will carefully consider the facts, evidence, and applicable law, remain impartial and open-minded, and make fair, consistent, and well-reasoned decisions."
- Court administration: In a League of Women Voters questionnaire: "I would work to reduce delays, improve communication, and make procedures understandable."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- carterforjp3.com
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