Candidate
Maria Valeria Brock
RepublicanAttorney; State Bar profile lists the Harris County Attorney's Office
Maria Valeria Brock is a Houston attorney, licensed in Texas since 1990 with a law degree from the University of Houston; her State Bar profile lists the Harris County Attorney's Office as her employer2. She was the Republican nominee for the 315th District Court in 2022 and lost to Leah Shapiro1. She advanced unopposed from the 2026 Republican primary and faces Shapiro again1.
- Attorney; State Bar of Texas profile lists the Harris County Attorney's Office as her employer2
- Law degree, University of Houston; licensed in Texas since November 19902
- Occupation listed on her 2026 primary filing: attorney3
- Was the Republican nominee for the 315th District Court in the November 8, 2022 general election and lost to Democrat Leah Shapiro, 51.5% to 48.5%1. Advanced unopposed from the Republican primary for the same court on March 3, 2026, and faces Democratic incumbent Leah Shapiro in the November 3, 2026 general election1.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (5)
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- Leah Shapiro (race pages list opponent Maria Brock in 2022 and 2026)Ballotpedia
- Maria Valeria Lee 'Valerie' Brock, attorney profile (Find a Lawyer), including public disciplinary history (checked 2026-09-27)State Bar of Texas
- Candidate Information: 2026 primary election qualified candidates, with occupation as filed (queried 2026-09-27)Texas Secretary of State
- Public Sanctions, fiscal year lists FY2019 through FY2026 (searched 2026-09-27)State Commission on Judicial Conduct
- Judicial Poll Results (2026 Judicial Preference Poll open until October 2, 2026; results to be published October 9, 2026)Houston Bar Association