2026 Texas General Election

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Jerry Simoneaux

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Has 24 years of experience as an attorney specializing in probate litigation and appeals.

Has 10 years of judicial experience, including 4 years as a Houston Municipal Court Associate Judge and 6 years presiding over Probate Court 1.

Legal Experience

Eliminated backlogs by allowing uncontested matters to be set for a hearing as soon as the attorney is ready.

As a judge, Simoneaux implemented online scheduling for most uncontested matters.

As a judge, reduced the time to trial from 2 years to 9 months in most cases.

As a judge, increased Harris County's compliance rate.

Officiates weddings in English, Spanish, and French, and welcomes translators.

Judicial Administration

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

Judicial Philosophy

As a judge, developed a non-gender-specific dress code and enhanced training of court staff on LGBTQ+ issues and accommodations.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a Director on the Board of Houston Volunteer Lawyers, helping provide free legal services to those in need.

Serves as a sailing captain for an organization that takes disabled children and wounded warriors for therapeutic sails on Galveston Bay.

Served as director of the Harris County Improvement District No. 1.

Serves on the board of the Montrose Counseling Center Permanent Endowment, Inc.

Community Involvement

Loyd H. Wright

- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.