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Warren A. Howell
REPUBLICAN
Warren A. Howell is running for Harris County Judge, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Warren A. Howell is from Harris County, Texas. He is married to his wife, Dr. Paula Howell. He has lived in the Spring Branch neighborhood for over 40 years.
Professional background
Warren is the president and owner of Employers Risk Insurance. He previously worked as a partner at Beckner-Howell Building Corp. and led a local manufacturing company that produces roofing products. He is an Air Force veteran.
Political background
Warren previously ran for Harris County judge in 2022 but did not win. He is currently a businessman.
Economy
Supports balanced budgets, increased funding for public safety, and addressing homelessness.
Advocates for the removal of property tax burdens from senior citizens and veterans.
Advocates for aggressive fiscal reform, including the creation of a "Department of County Efficiency (DOCE)" to audit county contracts and eliminate bureaucratic bloat.
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Public Services
Supports placing a a cap on county employee salaries.
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Public Safety
Advocates for increased funding for the Harris County Sheriff's Department.
Believes that hiring for county positions should be strictly merit-based and opposes policies centered on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Advocates for canceling burglar alarm fees for residents and commercial property.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Proposes creating a "pot-hole wall of shame" to hold county officials accountable for the quality and speed of road maintenance.
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Education
As of January 22, 2026, Warren A. Howell’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Health
Supports partnerships with other states to provide long-term support for individuals struggling with addiction or mental illness.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports a long-term infrastructure plan that prioritizes flood mitigation and the repair of county roads and bridges.
Critical of the rapid expansion of high-energy-demand facilities, such as data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations, citing their potential impact on the reliability of the electrical grid.
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