What propositions are on the Texas March primary ballots<\/a><\/p>\nCounty Judge & County Commissioners<\/p>\n
These are some of the most powerful local positions when it comes to your wallet.<\/p>\n
The County Judge and County Commissioners make up Commissioners Court, the governing body that sets the county budget and property tax rate.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
County budgets determine multiple major financial rates, including:<\/p>\n
Property tax levels<\/p>\n
Road and infrastructure spending<\/p>\n
Flood control projects<\/p>\n
Law enforcement funding<\/p>\n
Public health and social services<\/p>\n
County fees<\/p>\n
County judge candidates in Houston-area counties<\/p>\n
Harris: Erica Lee Carter (D), Aliza Dutt (R), Oscar Gonzales (R), Warren Howell (R), Marty Lancton (R), Annise Parker (D), Dr. Letitia Plummer (D), Orlando Sanchez (R)<\/p>\n
Montgomery: James Graf (D), Mark Keough (R), Wayne Mack (R)<\/p>\n
Fort Bend: J. Christian Becerra (D), Rachelle Carter (D), Cynthia, Lenton-Gary (D), Dexter McCoy (D), Eddie Sajjad (D), Daryl Aaron (R), KP George (R), Kenneth Omoruyi (R), Melissa M. Wilson (R), Daniel Wong (R)<\/p>\n
Galveston: Albert Al Smith (D), Mark Henry (R), Chris Kinard (R)<\/p>\n
County Commissioner seats on the ballot<\/p>\n
Harris: Precinct 2, Precinct 4<\/p>\n
Montgomery: Precinct 2, Precinct 4<\/p>\n
Fort Bend: Precinct 1, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, Precinct 4<\/p>\n
Galveston: Precinct 1, Precinct 3<\/p>\n
In fast-growing areas like Fort Bend County and Montgomery County, decisions about infrastructure and flood mitigation can have long-term financial consequences \u2014 both in taxes and in disaster recovery costs. These are especially important to the Houston area, as recent disasters like Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Beryl have put flood risks at the top of residents\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n
When voters talk about rising property taxes, this is one of the key governing bodies responsible for setting the rate.<\/p>\n
County Tax Assessor-Collector<\/p>\n
If this office is on the ballot in your county, it\u2019s worth paying attention.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
The Tax Assessor-Collector handles:<\/p>\n
Vehicle registration<\/p>\n
Property tax billing and collections<\/p>\n
Title transfers<\/p>\n
Administrative tax functions<\/p>\n
While they don\u2019t set the tax rate, they oversee the system that processes payments and manages exemptions.<\/p>\n
Direct wallet ties<\/p>\n
Registration fees<\/p>\n
Administrative tax policies<\/p>\n
Processing efficiency and accessibility<\/p>\n
Tax Assessor-Collector candidates in Houston-area counties<\/p>\n
Montgomery: Tammy J. McRae (R)<\/p>\n
Galveston: Cheryl E. Johnson (R)<\/p>\n
This office can impact how smoothly \u2014 and sometimes how affordably \u2014 residents navigate tax-related requirements.<\/p>\n
County Clerk & District Clerk<\/p>\n
These offices don\u2019t typically dominate campaign headlines, but they touch everyday life in quieter ways.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
Court filings<\/p>\n
Public records<\/p>\n
Marriage licenses<\/p>\n
Property records<\/p>\n
Civil filings<\/p>\n
Direct wallet ties<\/p>\n
Filing fees<\/p>\n
Recording fees<\/p>\n
Access costs for public documents<\/p>\n
County Clerk candidates in Houston-area counties<\/p>\n
Harris: Teneshia Hudspeth (D), Linda Sanchez (R), Mike Wolfe (R)<\/p>\n
Montgomery: Dwight D. Sullivan (R)<\/p>\n
Fort Bend: J.J. Clemence (R), Shah Haleem (D), Maria T. Jackson (D), Sonya Jones (D), Tamara McFarlane (R), Montreal Peterson (D)<\/p>\n
Galveston: Brandon Steinmann (R)<\/p>\n
District clerk candidates in Houston-area counties<\/p>\n
Harris: Desiree Broadnax (D), Chris Daniel (R), Pernell Davis(D), Angie Dozier (D), Donna G. Glover (D), Darrell Jordan Jr. (D), Carlis Lollie (D), Jose \u201cAlex\u201d Maldonado (D), Roslyn \u201cRozzy\u201d Shorter (D)<\/p>\n
Montgomery: Melisa Miller (R)<\/p>\n
Fort Bend: Audrey Lee (R), Iris R. Lewis (D), John Minchew (R), Muzaffar Vohra (D), Beverley McGrew Walker (D)<\/p>\n
Galveston: John Kinard (R)<\/p>\n
For small business owners, homeowners, and families navigating probate or civil court, these administrative costs add up.<\/p>\n
County District Attorney<\/p>\n
The District Attorney doesn\u2019t set tax rates \u2014 but budget impacts are real.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
Charging decisions, diversion programs, and prosecution strategies influence:<\/p>\n
Jail populations<\/p>\n
Court backlogs<\/p>\n
County spending on detention and staffing<\/p>\n
Direct wallet ties<\/p>\n
Jail costs funded by taxpayers<\/p>\n
Court system expenses<\/p>\n
Broader county budget pressures<\/p>\n
District attorney candidates in Houston-area counties<\/p>\n
Fort Bend: Shawn McDonald (R), Brian Middleton (D), Mark Rubal (R)<\/p>\n
Policies that reduce backlog or incarceration costs can ease financial strain on county budgets \u2014 while more aggressive prosecution strategies may increase spending.<\/p>\n
County Courts at Law & District Courts<\/p>\n
Judicial races are often overlooked, but they can have significant financial implications.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
These courts handle:<\/p>\n
Evictions<\/p>\n
Family law<\/p>\n
Consumer disputes<\/p>\n
Civil lawsuits<\/p>\n
Direct wallet ties<\/p>\n
Eviction rulings affecting housing stability<\/p>\n
Court costs and fees<\/p>\n
Timelines that impact legal expenses<\/p>\n
In high-rent environments like Houston and its surrounding areas, eviction court capacity and backlog can directly influence housing outcomes and financial stability for thousands of families.<\/p>\n
MORE INFO: 2026 Texas Primary Election Results for statewide races including governor, attorney general and judge<\/a><\/p>\nCopyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying, but many voters are still…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180244,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[32007,6288,409,441,12597,405,56,58,57,7054,223,287],"class_list":{"0":"post-180243","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-2026-primary-election","9":"tag-decision-2026","10":"tag-election","11":"tag-fort-bend-county","12":"tag-galveston-county","13":"tag-harris-county","14":"tag-houston","15":"tag-houston-headlines","16":"tag-houston-news","17":"tag-montgomery-county","18":"tag-news","19":"tag-politics"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180243\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}