In May, Hidalgo requested that the county cover the expenses—roughly $23,000—for four staff members, including members of her security detail, to accompany her on her recent trip to Paris.

Politics Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to announce reelection intentions in ‘coming weeks’ Hidalgo, a 34-year-old Democrat, was first elected in 2018 and then reelected in 2022.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Judge Lina Hidalgo was elected Harris County Judge in 2018 when she was 27 years old. She is the first woman and first Latina elected to the county judge office.

Harris County Lina Hidalgo breaks silence on 2026 election: A decision is coming soon Lina Hidalgo will announce her decision about a third term as Harris County Judge in the coming weeks.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo intends to announce her decision on if she will run again in 2026 in the coming weeks, according to a Thursday evening news release.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a moment of silence Thursday honoring the victims of the recent floods in Central Texas. Hidalgo's staff distributed yellow ribbons ahead of Thursday's ...