Position Sought
Judge, Probate Court 1, Position 1
Current Position
Harris County Probate Court
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Houston, Texas
Date of Primary Election
March 3, 2026
Primary Election Donation Limit
$5,000
Date of General Election
November 3, 2026
General Election Donation Limit
$5,000
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Connect with Jerry Simoneaux
Jerry will continue to be an important voice for equality on the Harris County Court!
Biography
Judge Jerry Simoneaux has served Harris County Probate Court No. 1 since January 2019, consistently ranking in the top 1% of all Harris County elected judges and achieving a remarkable 128% case clearance rate—among the very best in Texas.
A champion for LGBTQ+ equality, Judge Simoneaux has implemented groundbreaking inclusive reforms: collaborating with the County Clerk to remove sexist language from legal forms, establishing non-gender- specific dress codes, and enhancing court accommodations for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. His court staff receive ongoing LGBTQ+ awareness training and implicit bias training to ensure respectful service for all community members, reflecting his commitment that every person receives equal treatment regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or family structure.
The State Bar of Texas has honored Judge Simoneaux with multiple prestigious awards, including the Judge Norman Black Award for social justice and the Judge Merrill Hartman Pro Bono Award. Before taking the bench, he practiced law for nearly two decades, specializing in probate litigation and appeals.