Tyra McCollum

Tyra McCollum

Democratic Party

Candidate, Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor: Jeff McMeans (R)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, 1991

Law

University of Houston Law Center, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Lafayette, LA

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Personal LinkedIn

Tyra McCollum (Democratic Party) is a judge for Number 2 of the Fort Bend County Court at Law in Texas. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

McCollum (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Number 2 judge of the Fort Bend County Court at Law in Texas. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Tyra McCollum was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in 1991 and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1994. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.

McCollum has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Fort Bend Children's Advocacy Center - Advisory Council
• Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital - Community Advisory Board
• Exchange Club of Fort Bend - Board of Directors
• Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Missouri City - Sugar Land Chapter - Executive Board
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Suburban Houston Fort Bend Alumnae Chapter"

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend County, Texas (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Incumbent Tyra McCollum (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Jorden Maljovec (R) is running in the Republican primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2 on March 3, 2026.

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Tyra McCollum defeated incumbent Jeff McMeans in the general election for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tyra McCollum (D)	50.0	121,241
	Submit photo	Jeff McMeans (R)	50.0	121,023

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 242,264
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Tyra McCollum defeated Oscar Telfair III and Tony Wadhawan in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tyra McCollum	51.7	18,227
	Submit photo	Oscar Telfair III	30.3	10,680
	Submit photo	Tony Wadhawan	18.0	6,356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,263
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2

Incumbent Jeff McMeans advanced from the Republican primary for Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 2 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jeff McMeans	100.0	33,056

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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas where I attended elementary, middle and high school, and am currently honored on the Willowridge High School Wall of Honor. I received a B.B.A. in Business Management from University of Texas (Austin) in 1991, and a J.D. from University of Houston Law Center in 1994. My entire career has been in public service as an Assistant City Attorney in Tyler, Texas and an Assistant District Attorney in Fort Bend County, Texas where I have served as Chief of the Juvenile Division since 2004. I have litigated over 150 career contested trials and hearings. I currently serve on the Fort Bend County Children's Advocacy Center Advisory Council, Sugar Land Memorial Hermann Hospital Community Advisory Board, and the Board of Directors for the Exchange Club of Fort Bend. I am most proud of my philanthropic work as a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I am an Adjunct Professor at Houston Baptist University (HBU) and frequently present on topics on juvenile law and the justice system. I have been married for 26 years and have three sons.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Balancing justice with compassion. It is important to hold individual's accountable for their actions with consequences that are measured with meritorious compassion.
• Knowledgeable and fair interpretation of the law. It is important to be committed to continuous academic study of law.
• Engagement and service in the community. It is important to serve as a citizen in the community and lead by example.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am particularly passionate about the positive educational and societal trajectory of juveniles and emerging adults overall and within the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems. I am committed to fulfilling my duties in the court system in a manner that legally reflects juvenile, civil and criminal justice systems that are diverse and inclusive in access and fair in results. Courtrooms and proceedings should also be comfortably accessible and inclusive to persons with disabilities.

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