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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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