Priorities
If elected, Judge Lawton-Evans will build on the strong foundation of County Attorney Christian Menefee’s work to make Harris County a better and more affordable place to live.
Defending Harris County from Right-Wing Extremists
Harris County has become a prime target for MAGA extremists attacking our elections, voting rights, local governance, and the people we’ve elected to represent us. Judge Lawton-Evans will always zealously defend Harris County in the courtroom and in the court of public opinion to push back against these threats and protect our democratic values.
Protecting Our Environment
The people of Harris County have a right to raise their families without worrying about the air they breathe or the water they drink. Too many communities—especially communities of color and working-class neighborhoods—are threatened by polluters, from concrete batch plants to the dangerous storage of chemicals and explosives, fueling serious health risks and new cancer clusters. As County Attorney, Judge Lawton-Evans will always hold polluters accountable and fight for environmental justice and public health.
Protecting Consumers
Judge Lawton-Evans understands that affordability and the rising cost of living is the number one issue residents face. While residents try to stretch every dollar, unscrupulous businesses and scammers are are cheating working families through scams, price gouging, and deed fraud. As County Attorney, Lawton-Evans will strengthen consumer enforcement, enhance the county’s consumer complaints portal to better identify and root out fraud, and launch a groundbreaking, county-wide consumer protection campaign so residents know the County has their back. She will also expand the County Attorney office’s existing Consumer Protection Division so scammers and bad actors know Harris County is watching at all times.
Building a Better Government Through Transparency & Accountability
As a Judge, Lawton-Evans understands the importance of administering an open and transparent government rooted in respect for the law. She believes trust in government is earned through openness, fairness, and accountability. That means making sure the public can access the records it requests and that taxpayer dollars are spent transparently and responsibly. She will work with county leaders and community members to build a government that is efficient, effective, and accountable to the people it serves.
“Our voices and values matter, and we will not sit quietly while extremist politicians in Texas undermine local governance and our freedoms. For the past five years, I’ve had the honor of serving this community -working to ensure our courts are fair, efficient, and accessible. As the people’s lawyer, I want to bring that same commitment to making county government work better for everyone, especially now, as our institutions come under unprecedented attacks from extremist politicians in Austin and Washington.” - Audrie Lawton Evans
