TERESA WALDROP

Democratic Incumbent

On ballot as: TERESA WALDROP
Current role: Presiding Judge, 312th Family District Court, Harris County (since January 1, 2023)
Background: Bachelor's degree in political science, University of Texas at Austin (1987)
Law degree, St. Mary's University School of Law (1991)
Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2009) (per campaign)
Former president, Houston Association of Women Attorneys (per campaign)
Experience: Elected November 8, 2022, defeating Quyen Pham 52.3% to 47.7%
Attorney, 31 years before taking the bench (per campaign)
Focused fully on family law from the end of 2000 (per campaign)
Graduate, National Judicial College's Court Administration Academy (June 2025) (per campaign)
Top priorities: "I believe judicial temperament, patience and professionalism matter. Every. Single. Courtroom. Day."
"a judge's role is to apply the law faithfully, ensure equal access to justice, and foster trust in the judicial system"
Wants "a courtroom that's respectful of everyone's time, especially during already stressful situations"
"keeping fairness, integrity, and efficiency front and center in the 312th Family District Court"
Tidbits: Judicial philosophy: "I understand that a judge's role is to apply the law faithfully, ensure equal access to justice, and foster trust in the judicial system."
Court administration: "In 2024, the court I preside over achieved the highest overall clearance rate for family law cases in the district."
Endorsements: Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation
Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus
Bay Area Democratic Movement
Houston Black American Democrats
Houston Association of Women Attorneys
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Houston Police Officers' Union (listed by campaign)
Run Sister Run (listed by campaign)
Mexican American Bar Association of Houston (listed by campaign)
Houston Lawyers Association (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: teresawaldropforjudge.com

TERESA WALDROP

Family District Judge, 312th Judicial District

Teresa Waldrop