Jessica N. Padilla
Republican · TX · Judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14
Jessica N. Padilla is a misdemeanor court judge and former prosecutor and defense attorney with 25 years in criminal law. A South Texas College of Law graduate, she emphasizes fairness, efficient courts and treatment for addiction and mental health needs.
Where Jessica N. Padilla stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Joined the Texas attorney general's push to vacate the Harris County misdemeanor bail reform consent decree; a federal judge denied the request on October 5, 2026, and the judges appealed.
October 5, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: texastribune.org
Past race Jessica N. Padilla ran in:
- Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 14 · November 3, 2026 · Harris County, Texas · incumbent