Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday morning that she will run for Harris County Judge in 2026, officially launching a campaign that could lead to one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in Texas.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is ready to be back in Houston politics. Parker announced Wednesday that she is running for Harris County judge in 2026, setting up a potential intra-party challenge against fellow Democrat Lina Hidalgo,

A familiar face is planning a comeback to Houston's political scene. Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she will run for Harris County judge in 2026. Parker, who led Houston for two terms from 2010 to 2016 and made history as the first openly gay mayor of a major U.