Heather Hudson - Ballotpedia

Heather Hudson earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law.

184th DISTRICT COURT

DEMOCRAT-Judge Katherine Thomas (I)
REPUBLICAN-Heather Hudson.
Heather is a Harris County Assistant District Attorney in the Appellate Division.

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The 2026 Election Field

Heather currently works as a Harris County assistant district attorney in the Appellate Division.

Heather previously lost the 2022 race for the Texas 208th District Court.

2026 Texas General Election

Serves as a Harris County assistant district attorney in the Appellate Division, prosecuting cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

As a Harris County assistant district attorney in the Appellate Division, she prosecutes cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

- As a Harris County assistant district attorney in the Appellate Division, she prosecutes cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

Legal Experience

Hudson:
  * “Crime in Houston has skyrocketed, and will continue to rise as long as repeat, violent criminal offenders are released on low bail.”
  * “Hudson will work diligently to reduce the staggering backlog of criminal cases in Harris County by holding trial and giving victims and defendants their day in court.”
  * “Hudson will follow the rule of law and will treat all litigants, jurors, witnesses, and lawyers with dignity and respect.”

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Plans to reduce Harris County’s criminal-case backlog by holding trials and giving victims and defendants their day in court.

- Plans to reduce Harris County’s criminal-case backlog by holding trials and giving victims and defendants their day in court.

Judicial Administration

Pledges to follow the rule of law and treat litigants, jurors, witnesses, and lawyers with dignity and respect.

- Pledges to follow the rule of law and treat litigants, jurors, witnesses, and lawyers with dignity and respect.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Heather Hudson did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Heather Hudson

As of July 22, 2026, Heather Hudson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Heather is an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorney's Office Appellate Division. She previously served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Heather Hudson | San Antonio Divorce and Family Law Attorney

Heather is a Harris County Assistant District Attorney in the Appellate Division.

Has over eight years of family law experience.

Heather Hudson has a master 27s degree in business administration. She is a former U.S. Air Force officer with more than eight years of exclusive family law experience.

Heather is an assistant district attorney in the Harris County District Attorney's Office Appellate Division. She also practices family law at Goranson Bain Ausley. Heather previously served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Heather Hudson has a master s degree in business administration. She is a former U.S. Air Force officer with more than eight years of exclusive family law experience.

Heather is an assistant district attorney in the appellate division of the Harris County District Attorney's Office. She also practices family law at Goranson Bain Ausley in San Antonio. Heather previously served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

As a family law attorney, Hudson represents clients in cases involving divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic abuse.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 