Judge, 315th District Court (Harris County)

Leah Shapiro has been judge of the 315th District Court, a juvenile court, in Harris County since January 2019¹. She holds a J.D. from St. Mary's University and has been licensed in Texas since 2006². She defeated a Democratic primary challenger to win renomination and faces Republican Maria Brock in the general election¹.

• Judge, 315th District Court, Harris County, since January 1, 2019; current term ends December 31, 2026¹
• J.D., St. Mary's University; licensed in Texas since November 2006²
• Defeated incumbent Republican Mike Schneider in the November 6, 2018 general election and took office January 1, 2019; reelected in November 2022 over Republican Maria Brock, 51.5% to 48.5%¹. Defeated Gloria Glover in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, 51.3% to 48.7%¹. Faces Republican Maria Brock in the November 3, 2026 general election¹.