Harris County
Criminal District Judge, 496th Judicial District
Dan Simons
Republican Incumbent- On ballot as
- DAN SIMONS
- Current role
- Judge, 496th District Court, Harris County (appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Jan. 7, 2025; appointed term expires Dec. 31, 2026)
- Background
- Bachelor's degree in business, Sam Houston State University
- Law degree, Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- U.S. Air Force veteran (1996–1999); honorable discharge
- Born in Galveston
- Raised in Southeast Texas; spent time in foster care (per campaign)
- Experience
- Criminal defense attorney and owner, Dan Simons Law Firm (when appointed)
- Former attorney, Thiessen Law Firm
- Former assistant district attorney, Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Republican nominee, Harris County District Attorney (2024); lost the general election to Sean Teare
- Republican primary (March 3, 2026): advanced
- Top priorities
- Not found
- Tidbits
- Judicial philosophy: No public statement found
- Court administration: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- Houston Police Officers' Union
- Houston Association of Women Attorneys
- "C" Club of Houston
- Campaign website
- electdansimons.com
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