This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

Democrat

Republican

2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Adrian Garcia

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Mauricio Mendez

Walter Ley

Adrian Garcia is from Northside, Houston, Texas. 

Here's who will be on March primary ballots in the Houston area ...

Adrian previously worked as a police officer for 23 years, served as the director of the City of Houston's Anti-Gang Office, and served as Harris County Sheriff. 

Adrian is currently a member of the Harris County Commissioners Court representing District 2. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Adrian previously served as the sheriff of Harris County from 2008 to 2015 and as a member of the Houston City Council from 2004 to 2008. He ran for U.S. Congress in 2016 but did not win.

Adrian Garcia (Harris County Commissioner, Texas) - Ballotpedia

Supports the creation of a competitive and diverse environment for historically underutilized businesses through the establishment of the Office of Economic Opportunity in Harris County.

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue economy:  
Supports tracking contracts with women-owned and minority-owned small businesses to ensure fair payment for their work.

Supports fixing substantial flaws in public works projects to ensure safety and create new construction jobs.

Economy

Supports expanding Wi-Fi connectivity to underserved areas.

Supports the revitalization of parks to accommodate children and adults of all abilities, exemplified by the development of James Driver Park as Harris County’s first inclusive park space.

Supports building inclusive playgrounds, such as the one at Olson Park, that can be utilized by all children, including those who are differently-abled.

As a county commissioner, opened a free pre-K and a middle school in community centers located in underserved areas.

As a county commissioner, expanded Project GRAD / GRADcafé college and career planning services into Harris County Libraries.

Public Services

Supports the creation of the Community COVID Housing Program to end chronic homelessness by providing more housing for homeless individuals and families, with an initial investment of $65 million to serve 5,000 people.

Supports creating programs that provide jobs to homeless individuals and connect them with resources, including access to housing.

Housing & Urban Development

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue public-safety:  
Supports police reform, including quick sharing of body cam footage, training officers in de-escalation tactics, and investing in mental health experts for distress calls.

Launched a gun violence interruption program that has dramatically reduced shootings in other cities.

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue public-safety: Successfully championed reforms to the for-profit bail bonds industry to eliminate bail discounts for violent offenders and created a bail bonds dashboard for increased transparency.

Supports facilitating free mental health services for law enforcement officers coping with trauma.

Supports a county nondiscrimination policy that includes protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Supports the implementation of Shot-Spotter technology to detect gunfire and dispatch police officers immediately to enhance public safety.

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue public-safety:  
Launched the VIPER (Violent Persons Task Force) program to track down and arrest individuals accused of violent crimes with outstanding warrants.

As a county official, approved the hiring of six new associate judges and funding for visiting judges to address a 100,000 criminal case backlog, and called for the creation of new criminal district courts in Harris County.

Supports funding for body cameras, protective equipment, and new technology for law enforcement, as well as overtime for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to apprehend dangerous criminals.

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue public-safety:  
Supports a 5% pay increase for sheriff’s and constables’ deputies and district attorney key staff.

For Candidate Adrian Garcia on Issue public-safety:  
Supports allocating $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to dismantle 1,100 public nuisance properties to promote public safety and eliminate neighborhood blight.

Public Safety

Implemented a Pothole Repair Program that allows crews to address reported potholes within 72 hours and established a hotline for residents to report issues.

Supports the Precinct 2 Infrastructure Partnership Program to enhance community projects, committing over $38 million for improvements in sidewalks, roads, drainage, and trails.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports transitioning to 100-percent renewable energy for county facilities by 2024, reducing pollution, and ensuring clean air and safe drinking water.

Energy & the Environment

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.