Q&A: Meet the Republican candidates running for Harris County judge in the March primary election

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Harris County is at a crossroads. We can continue down the path of crime and failed government, or pivot to a future of safety and results. We must focus on local control, fixing roads and drainage infrastructure, and supporting our law enforcement. I will lead and deliver for Harris County.

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

New York just saw the election of a Communist. My family fled communism when I was a little girl. Through hard work and perseverance, I am living the American dream. As Harris County Judge, I will cut waste and return your hard-earned dollars, so you have control over your future.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Supporting law enforcement officers and first responders is critical for the safety of our families, homes, and businesses. Additionally, with over 5 million residents, reliable infrastructure is a top priority – from roads to drainage systems. We will achieve both goals by empowering local authorities to solve issues closest to them.

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

The affordability crisis is the result of bureaucratic red tape and rising property taxes, not too little government. As County Judge, I will work to cut unnecessary regulations and permit delays, support appraisal reform, and oppose any property tax increases.

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

As Mayor during Hurricane Beryl recovery in 2024, I took a hands-on approach, tracking down CenterPoint trucks and helping my neighbors. As Harris County Judge, I will prioritize flood preparedness and empower local city officials to equip their individual communities for the next hurricane or extreme flooding event.

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

I answer to the Harris County taxpayers, and I will always advocate for policies that provide you with the greatest benefit. With an ideologically split Commissioner’s Court, there will have to be a compromise. However, I refuse to compromise on my conservative values because government should work for the people.

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Harris County government is drifting away from core responsibilities—public safety, flood control, infrastructure, and responsible budgeting. Families are paying more and getting less: higher taxes and fees, slower services, and broken priorities. I’m running to restore disciplined leadership that treats county government like a service organization, not a political machine—focused …

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

I’ve built and operated businesses where budgets must balance, projects must perform, and contracts must be managed with discipline—or you fail. My background in construction and risk management means I understand how to evaluate costs, timelines, procurement, and performance standards—especially on infrastructure and major public projects. I’m not coming in …

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Restore public safety and rule of law by strengthening coordination across agencies, supporting law enforcement, and fixing bottlenecks in courts and jail capacity. Stop waste and restructure county operations with a full audit of departments, contracts, payroll classifications, and procurement—then cut what doesn’t serve core duties. Rebuild basic infrastructure and …

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

Affordability is shaped by what families pay every month—taxes, insurance, utilities, transportation, and the hidden “cost of government delay.” In year one, I will: 1. Launch a countywide efficiency audit (DOCE/DOGE-style) to cut waste … 2. Attack permitting and inspection backlogs … 3. Prioritize senior stability … 4. Expand public-private solutions …

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

If federal updates lag, we still have an obligation to act. I support: 1. Interim local flood-risk planning tools: publish county-led risk layers using updated rainfall data, drainage performance, and ground-truth flood history—so residents and builders aren’t stuck … 2. Stronger interim standards … 3. Operational readiness upgrades … 4. Transparent project tracking …

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

I’ll lead with preparation and clarity: clear agendas, clean numbers, and decisions tied to outcomes—public safety, flood resilience, infrastructure, and fiscal discipline. Consensus comes from discipline: define the problem, show the costs, compare options, and hold everyone to measurable benchmarks. I will listen respectfully, negotiate firmly, and keep the focus …

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Harris County deserves leadership that is focused on people, not politics. I’ve spent years watching county government drift away from its most basic responsibilities: public safety, infrastructure, emergency readiness, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars. I was also encouraged to run for this office by grassroots leaders.

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

As president of the Houston Fire Fighters Association and vice president of Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, I’ve spent years bringing people together from every part of this city, county and state to solve problems and get results.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Reducing crime, improving public safety, infrastructure, including flood control, and capital improvements that directly improve safety and quality of life. These are my priorities because Harris County MUST focus on solving problems, not growing bureaucracy.

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

The County needs to use available state and county funds to help with affordable housing. I will oppose tax increases and work to streamline county spending to support homeownership.

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

I would prioritize coordination between all cities in Harris County and surrounding counties to share flood data to strengthen emergency management.

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

My greatest strength as a candidate over all of my opponents is my proven ability to work with everyone, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike. As the next Harris County Judge, I don’t have to agree with my political colleagues. But I do need to be able to reach across the …

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Taxes are too high; our money’s wasted on unnecessary programs. Crime is out of control; our criminal justice system is not holding perpetrators accountable & flooding continues to plague our region despite voter-approved bonds in 2018 to address flooding. I will cut taxes, hold crooks accountable and fix flooding.

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

Former Houston City Council member and former Harris County Treasurer. I have first-hand experience with issues facing our region. I’m the only candidate who has voted for property tax cuts, earning the “Political Courage” Award from the Republican Party. A former Harris County Probation Officer who knows how to cut crime.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Cut property taxes because, as we’ve all seen, our tax dollars are wasted. Create a public safety district that would allow any of more than 12,000 law enforcement officers in our region to respond to emergency calls. Use the flood control bond money approved by voters to address flooding.

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

The largest increase on existing and new home buyers is property taxes & the growing cost of homeowners' insurance. I would work with the Texas Department of Insurance & the legislature to reduce premiums, cut local property taxes and offer first-time homebuyers assistance to buy down interest rates.

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

Accelerate the Kingwood Diversion Channel and Taylor Gully detention and channel improvement, increase maintenance on channels in Kingwood, especially Bens Branch, actively participate in the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District, resurrect the San Jacinto River Watershed Master Plan, & Re-focus the Flood Control District on flood damage reduction projects.

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

Working collaboratively as I’ve the last 18 years in elected office at both the city of Houston and Harris County. I worked with two mayors while in office at the city of Houston, two county judges, and 6 different county commissioners. Compromise on common issues, but never on values.

Why are you running for Harris County judge?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What about your experience makes you stand out as a candidate?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What are your top three priorities for constituents in Harris County, and why?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

A 2025 State of Housing in Harris County report found the number of cost-burdened households is increasing, making homeownership increasingly out of reach. If elected, what specific actions will you take in your first year to address this growing concern?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

Harris County residents have yet to receive updated information about FEMA flood maps, leaving communities and the governing bodies who oversee infrastructure decisions at a standstill. If FEMA flood map updates continue to lag, what local measures in emergency preparedness would you support to guide flood-risk planning in the meantime?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.

What is your approach to collaborating with other commissioners to reach consensus on policy and budget decisions?

Candidate did not respond to questionnaire before press time.