Candidate
Carla L. Wyatt
Democrat · IncumbentHarris County Treasurer
Carla L. Wyatt was elected Harris County Treasurer in November 20221 and has worked for Harris County for 24 years5. She was unopposed in the March 2026 Democratic primary2.
- Harris County Treasurer since January 20231
- Harris County employee for 24 years, according to Houston Public Media5
- Elected treasurer in November 20221; unopposed in the March 2026 Democratic primary2.
Record
- Was charged with driving while intoxicated in December 2023; the case was dismissed in August 2025 after she completed a pretrial diversion program1.
- Was charged with misdemeanor burglary of a vehicle in December 2025 and told investigators she had permission to be in the vehicle; a grand jury declined to indict her in April 20263.
- In February 2026 Commissioners Court removed a key function from the treasurer's office and voted unanimously to pursue dissolving the office, which would require voter approval6.
- Was arrested in Galveston County on May 9, 2026 on a misdemeanor DWI charge; the charge was pending as of Sept. 8, 202665.
- On Sept. 8, 2026 Commissioners Court took no action on a salary grievance committee's recommendation to raise her salary 30 percent, which rejected the raise; the county is also asking the Legislature to let voters decide whether to abolish the treasurer's office4.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (6)
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- Harris County treasurer faces misdemeanor burglary charge (Dec. 30, 2025)Houston Public Media
- 2026 Harris County electionsWikipedia
- Burglary charge against Harris Co. treasurer Carla Wyatt dropped after insufficient evidence, court documents show (Apr. 2, 2026)ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
- Harris County commissioners deny salary raise for county treasurer (Sept. 9, 2026)Community Impact
- Harris County commissioners decline $40,000 pay raise for embattled county treasurer (Sept. 8, 2026)Houston Public Media
- Harris County treasurer arrested, charged with DWI in Galveston County weeks after burglary charge dismissed (May 10, 2026)Houston Public Media