Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been the subject of local controversy this week after becoming involved in a public back-and-forth with officials from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

With no candidate in the Harris County judge primary clearing the 50% threshold, both parties are now headed to runoff elections in May.

2026 Texas Primary Election results for Harris County Judge.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will hold a media availability Thursday to discuss key agenda items from the Commissioners Court.

With Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stepping down, the question now is who will take the lead in the 2026 election. Several prominent candidates have already entered the race, setting the stage for a high-profile contest.

CM Plummer is the third candidate to announce her run to unseat longtime Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she is her running for Harris County Judge in the November 2026 election.

“Harris County is at a crossroads. Voters are tired of rising taxes, rising crime, and rising dysfunction,” said Mayor Aliza Dutt. “I’m running to restore common sense, protect our families, and get government back to doing the basics—safely, efficiently, and transparently.”

We want to hear from you now, have you ever been inside Johnson’s courtroom, facing legal troubles? If so, share your experience in the comments.

Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson, who recently faced a driving while intoxicated charge, appeared in court Tuesday. Her lawyer revealed that a breath test showed no alcohol in her system, attributing the incident to a medical episode. Johnson, known for her work on high-profile cases like the AJ Armstrong trial, seeks privacy as she addresses her health. What are your thoughts on this development?

Judge Kelli Johnson, the presiding judge of the 178th Criminal District Court in Harris County, was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving while intoxicated. Known for her role in the high-profile AJ Armstrong trial. What are your thoughts on this incident? Let us know in the comments below!

Last week, a judge in Harris County issued a temporary restraining order against Jay Management Company, ordering the oil and gas operator to stop all services immediately in the small community of Dayton. Since then, residents said the company continues production despite the judge’s order.

As the KPRC 2 team prepares for the re-trial of AJ Armstrong in “The Bench” we are looking into all aspects of the trial. The judge overseeing the case is Judge Kelli Johnson, who serves on the 178th Criminal District Court.

Former Harris County Judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer said she will file an election contest following a post-election assessment.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will take a temporary leave of absence beginning next week, her office announced Wednesday.

She is the incumbent, but if an early poll is an accurate indication, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will have a fight on her hands to stay in office.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has recommended Judge Franklin Bynum be suspended over allegations that consist of him being biased against prosecutors and easy on defendants.

In a Wednesday morning tweet posted by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the 31-year-old made it clear that she expects to face criminal charges in an ongoing investigation involving the Texas Rangers and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

A judge has decided to recuse herself from the case involving three of Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior staffers charged in an $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract controversy.

A new search warrant has emerged in the criminal investigation focused on how an $11-million dollar vaccine outreach contract was awarded by Harris County to Elevate Strategies.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the county’s first omicron-related death during a news conference Monday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Wednesday that she has filed for re-election for next year.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Pollution Control Services (PCS) introduced the county’s new mobile air monitoring unit designed for rapid ambient air monitoring (RAAM).

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why are people like Lina Hildago called a judge in Houston (is this in all of Texas)? Answer: In Texas, a county judge serves as the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court and has a wide range of administrative, legislative and judicial duties. As the Harris County Judge and presiding officer on the Commissioners Court, Hidalgo’s judicial duties include overseeing county courthouses and jails. Click here to learn more about Judge Lina Hidalgo.