Houston Chronicle, What to know about Sean Teare, the Democrat nominee for Harris County DA who defeated Kim Ogg

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Sean was born and raised in Harris County. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Houston. Sean is married to his wife Lauren, and they have 4 children. The family are members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and live in Harris County.

Sean served as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for 11 years.

Sean Teare's campaign for district attorney is his first run for public office.

As a prosecutor, led the Vehicular Crimes Division to prosecute defendants charged with traffic crimes.

- As a prosecutor, led the Vehicular Crimes Division to prosecute defendants charged with traffic crimes.

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Believes in serving justice by dismissing charges, giving second chances, or seeking severe sentences as needed.

Believes the Harris County DA’s office needs to stop "playing politics" and focus on improving criminal justice leadership.

Supports collecting data on the frequency, location, and causes of gun violence.

Supports increasing funding for "Second Chance" programs like drug courts that divert non-violent drug offenders into treatment instead of jail or forced plea deals.

Supports providing trauma-informed counselors to help victims understand their rights and access resources.

Supports expanding support for pregnant victims, particularly those who are rape and sexual assault survivors.

Supports working with Harris County Commissioners Court to expand access to abortion.

Supports increased funding for Harris County’s Community Violence Interruption Program to reduce gun violence and crime.

Believes in reforming the criminal justice system to be more fair and protect citizens from violent criminals.

- Believes in serving justice by dismissing charges, giving second chances, or seeking severe sentences as needed.
- Believes the Harris County DA’s office needs to stop "playing politics" and focus on improving criminal justice leadership.
- Supports collecting data on the frequency, location, and causes of gun violence.
- Supports increasing funding for "Second Chance" programs like drug courts that divert non-violent drug offenders into treatment instead of jail or forced plea deals.
- Supports providing trauma-informed counselors to help victims understand their rights and access resources.
- Supports expanding support for pregnant victims, particularly those who are rape and sexual assault survivors.
- Supports working with Harris County Commissioners Court to expand access to abortion.
- Supports increased funding for Harris County’s Community Violence Interruption Program to reduce gun violence and crime.
- Believes in reforming the criminal justice system to be more fair and protect citizens from violent criminals.

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2024, Sean Teare’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Sean Teare

Sean Teare was born and raised in Harris County. He attended St. Thomas High School and graduated from the University of Houston. Sean has been married to his wife Lauren for 17 years, and they have four children. The family are members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and live in Harris County.

Sean Teare served as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for 11 years, including 6 years as the Division Supervisor of the Office’s Vehicular Crimes Division.

As of September 12, 2024, Sean Teare’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the Harris County DA’s office needs to improve morale and work environment to retain prosecutors.

Believes the current criminal justice system is dysfunctional, causing a backlog of felony cases and mistakes that result in non-violent and low-level offenders being locked up for months while serious threats are released.

Plans to "prioritize and aggressively prosecute cases where guns are responsible for wreaking havoc on our neighborhoods and communities."

Supports collaborating with law enforcement to seize illegal guns and protect domestic violence survivors.

Believes in defending the innocent, incarcerating violent criminals, and ensuring justice is served.

Believes the opposing candidate has "broken her campaign promises."

- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 