Judge, Harris County Probate Court No. 4

James S. Horwitz has been judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 4 since January 2019¹². Before the bench he practiced at his own firm, which he founded in 1977¹. He is seeking reelection against Republican nominee Kevin Fulton¹³.

• Judge, Harris County Probate Court No. 4, since January 1, 2019¹²
• Founder and attorney, Law Offices of James S. Horwitz, P.C., from 1977¹
• JD, University of Houston, 1977¹
• Elected in November 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Christine Riddle Butts 54.5% to 45.5%, and took office January 1, 2019; he had lost to her in 2014¹. Reelected in 2022 over Will Archer, 51.3% to 48.7%¹. Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Lema Mousilli with 58.5%¹.