In November 2002, after campaigning while still in law school,[5] Rose defeated the Republican incumbent, Rick Green, to win election to the Texas House of Representatives from District 45; his margin of victory was less than 1 percent of all votes cast.
In his freshman term, Rose supported the tort reform bill pursued by Governor Rick Perry and other Republicans, putting forward an amendment requiring a reduction in the price of malpractice insurance for physicians,[7] but also participated in the Democratic withdrawal to Ardmore, Oklahoma to prevent legislative approval of the Republicans' plan for 2003 Texas redistricting.
[3][8][9] After his freshman Session, Rose received the distinguished "Rookie of the Year" designation from Texas Monthly Magazine.
In 2006, Rose defeated Republican challenger Jim Neuhaus by a large margin of 60.12% to 35.83% with 4.04% going to Libertarian candidate Tom Gleinser.
[16] Dedicating himself full-time to Corridor Title's success, the company has grown into the Austin-San Antonio Region, with over 80 employees and offices currently located in Austin, Dripping Springs, Georgetown, Lockhart, New Braunfels and San Marcos.