As of January 22, 2026, Matt Salazar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Matt Salazar is from Lubbock and Hereford, Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston.

Matt Salazar is from Lubbock and Hereford. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston.

Matt is a real estate agent. He previously worked as a missionary, youth pastor, father figure, and general contracting apprentice. He has also worked across nonprofits, government contracting, and consulting.

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Matt currently works as the owner of Fastest Labs of Tomball, a drug, alcohol, and DNA testing company. He previously worked as a real estate agent for Magnolia Land & Lakes.

Matt Salazar is a real estate agent. He graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Political Science.

Matt Salazar - Ballotpedia

Matt's campaign for Harris County judge is his first run for public office.

Plans to implement zero-based budgeting, which requires justifying every dollar spent, to increase transparency and accountability in government spending.

Supports apprenticeships and entrepreneurship.

Supports apprenticeships and entrepreneurship, saying "[economic] opportunity will no longer feel exclusive."

- Plans to implement zero-based budgeting, which requires justifying every dollar spent, to increase transparency and accountability in government spending.
- Supports apprenticeships and entrepreneurship, saying "[economic] opportunity will no longer feel exclusive."

Economy

Prioritizes transparency, accessible data, and community engagement.

- Prioritizes transparency, accessible data, and community engagement.

Public Services

Supports "strong law enforcement, efficient courts, and accountability at every level."

- Supports "strong law enforcement, efficient courts, and accountability at every level."

Public Safety

Supports coordinating housing, transportation, and infrastructure to reduce congestion and support working families.

- Supports coordinating housing, transportation, and infrastructure to reduce congestion and support working families.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Public Health

Energy & the Environment

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Supports apprenticeships and entrepreneurship, saying "[economic o]pportunity will no longer feel exclusive."

- Plans to implement zero-based budgeting, which requires justifying every dollar spent, to increase transparency and accountability in government spending.
- Supports apprenticeships and entrepreneurship, saying "[economic o]pportunity will no longer feel exclusive."

Plans to prioritize projects that aim to reduce risk countywide and provide protection for neighborhoods that have "waited too long."

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Matt is a real estate agent. He previously worked as a missionary, youth pastor, and general-contracting apprentice. He has also worked in government contracting, consulting, and small business ownership.

Matt Salazar's campaign for Harris County judge is his first time running for public office.

Has experience in government contracting and consulting.

Said, "Safe communities require strong law enforcement, efficient courts, and accountability at every level. I will work to reduce backlogs, support first responders, and ensure our justice system works quickly and fairly. Safety is is foundational, not optional."

Supports regional, data-driven flood mitigation projects that provide countywide risk reduction and protection for underserved neighborhoods.

Said, "Harris County doesn’t need higher taxes—it needs clearer priorities. I will implement Zero-Based Budgeting so every dollar is justified, transparent, and tied to real outcomes. Honest budgets build public trust and protect essential services without raising the burden on families."

Said, "People deserve a government that listens and explains its decisions. I will prioritize transparency, accessible data, and real community engagement. Trust grows when government earns it."