Presiding officer of Commissioners Court which has budgetary and administrative authority over all county government operations: adopts and approves the county’s budget; sets tax rates; fills vacancies and appoints officials; calls for bond elections; builds and maintains county infrastructure such as roads and bridges; oversees courthouses, jails, libraries, parks and Harris County Flood Control District. Also, county’s director of emergency management. 4-year term.
district
Harris County
Occupation
Business Owner, construction, insurance, and executive leadership
I am a lifelong Houstonian, USAF veteran, and proven business leader who has spent decades building companies, managing large teams, and delivering projects on time and on budget. As founder of Beckner-Howell Building Corp., I have led complex operations, balanced budgets, and made real-world decisions requiring accountability and results, not politics. Unlike career politicians, I understand how organizations function and have studied Harris County government in detail, including how the Commissioners Court agenda is built and controlled. I bring a clear, executable plan and stepped away from my business to focus full-time this mission to meet Harris County's need for a leader who knows how to fix systems, not just talk about them.
The two most pressing issues are out-of-control spending and declining public safety. First, we must restore fiscal discipline. I will implement forensic audits across departments, restructure the Commissioners Court agenda process, and eliminate waste and duplication. By applying private-sector accountability, we will lower taxes, reduce toll burdens, and deliver services efficiently. Second, we must strengthen public safety. Crime and human trafficking remain major concerns for Harris County families. I will coordinate law enforcement agencies to improve response times, ensure officers have the resources they need, and prioritize policies that support, not undermine law enforcement. Public safety will be treated as a core responsibility.
district
Harris County
Education
BA with honors University of Houston
Occupation
Banking/Real Estate
6 years Houston City Council, 12 years Harris County Treasurer, Certified County Investment Officer. Honors BA University of Houston, 18 years bank board of directors, HCA Hospital board of directors, UH Foundation board of trustees & investment committee chairman. Winner of two transparency awards in government finance. U.S. Air Force & Texas National Guard. First responder with North Channel EMS. The only candidate for county judge who has helped pass a property tax rate cut in the city of Houston earning the Political Courage Award from the Harris County Republican Party. I'm the only candidate with nearly two decades of experience at the city & Harris County. A conservative and NOT a member of the AFL-CIO & never endorsed a Democrat.
1) CRIME: Over 40% of homicides in the County remained unsolved last year, rape statistics are even worse: Sheriff's Office at 12% and HPD at around 9.9%. There are over 12,065 certified peace officers in Harris County, yet, if a citizen's life is in danger, there is no assistance from a nearby agency. Why couldn't Metro Police respond, or a nearby school district peace officer, perhaps a constable? I will create a "Public Safety District" allowing any peace officer to respond to emergencies. 2) TAXES: Stop the corruption, misuse & waste of property tax payer's money. Since 2018, when I was Harris County Treasurer, the tax rate has increased dramatically along with wasteful spending. I will fight to CUT property taxes & STOP Corruption.
