Harris County
Criminal District Judge, 497th Judicial District
Peyton Peebles
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- PEYTON PEEBLES
- Current role
- Judge, 497th District Court, Harris County (appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Jan. 7, 2025; appointed term expires Dec. 31, 2026)
- Background
- Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
- Law degree, University of Houston Law Center
- Lives in Houston
- Experience
- Partner, Shellist Peebles McAlister, LLP (when appointed)
- Owner, Peebles Law Firm, PLLC (when appointed)
- Former general counsel and staff attorney, Harris County Office of Court Management
- Former investigator and assistant district attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Republican primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
- Top priorities
- Campaign: he "prioritizes public safety, values fairness and equal access to justice"
- Campaign: he "ensures justice is swift for victims while upholding the constitutional rights of every individual who comes before him"
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: Campaign site: says he "prioritizes public safety, values fairness and equal access to justice"
- Court administration: Campaign site: "Known for running a no-nonsense courtroom, Judge Peebles ensures justice is swift for victims while upholding the constitutional rights of every individual"
- Endorsements
- Houston Police Officers' Union
- Houston Association of Women Attorneys
- "C" Club of Houston
- Campaign website
- keepjudgepeebles.com
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