2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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Pamela is from Houston, Texas. She attended the Gifted and Talented Vanguard program in Houston public schools. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a juris doctor degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She lives with her husband, their children and grandchildren.

Pamela is a judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 2. She works at Harris County Probate Court No. 2. She previously owned Medina Law Texas, PLLC; served as Vice President in the corporate trusts and estates asset management division at a national bank; began her legal career as a law clerk with the 269th Civil District Court in Harris County; and spent six years teaching special needs and bilingual students in the Houston Independent School District.

Pamela previously owned Medina Law Texas, PLLC; served as Vice President in the corporate trusts and estates asset management division at a national bank; began her legal career as a law clerk with the 269th Civil District Court in Harris County; and spent six years teaching special needs and bilingual students in the Houston Independent School District.

Pamela Medina’s campaign for Harris Probate Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

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Has experience in probate, guardianship, and trust matters.

As a law clerk for the 269th District Court, Medina maintained the court's records, filed documents, and served as a point of contact for attorneys and litigants seeking information on court procedures and schedules.

- Has experience in probate, guardianship, and trust matters.
- As a law clerk for the 269th District Court, Medina maintained the court's records, filed documents, and served as a point of contact for attorneys and litigants seeking information on court procedures and schedules.

Legal Experience

Supports transparency and empathy in judicial administration.

- Supports transparency and empathy in judicial administration.

Judicial Administration

As of July 22, 2026, Pamela Medina’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "The judge must be fair and impartial in rulings, allow the litigants their time in court, and only apply the applicable law to the specific facts presented. The judge shall ensure fair treatment of all persons regardless of their background and ensure the same for other parties."

- Said, "The judge must be fair and impartial in rulings, allow the litigants their time in court, and only apply the applicable law to the specific facts presented. The judge shall ensure fair treatment of all persons regardless of their background and ensure the same for other parties."

Ethics & Conduct

Enjoys organizing community service projects with her extended family.

Speaks to various groups, including seniors, veterans, and students, on how to prepare for probate court.

- Enjoys organizing community service projects with her extended family.
- Speaks to various groups, including seniors, veterans, and students, on how to prepare for probate court.

Community Involvement

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Paul Shanklin has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, a master s degree in counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

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Paul has a bachelor s degree in psychology from the University of Houston, a master s degree in counseling from Sam Houston State University, and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Paul is an attorney at Baker Wotring LLP. He previously served as the government affairs director for Harris County Precinct 4 for ten years. He also served as general counsel for the United States Tennis Association-Texas Section. Paul is an adjunct professor at both Houston Community College Southeast Campus and the University of Houston-Downtown. 

Board Information – HCHA

Paul is currently a trustee on the Board of the Aldine Independent School District. He previously served as the Government Affairs Director for Harris County Precinct 4.

Paul Shanklin is currently a trustee on the Board of the Aldine Independent School District. He previously served as the Government Affairs Director for Harris County Precinct 4.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, practices in various areas including litigation, business, educational, governmental, and counseling matters.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin has legal experience in various capacities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.

As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin discusses social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations through his involvement with the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau and serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse.

- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, practices in various areas including litigation, business, educational, governmental, and counseling matters.
- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin has legal experience in various capacities, including serving on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.
- As Senior Counsel at Baker Wotring, Shanklin discusses social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations through his involvement with the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau and serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse.

As of July 22, 2026, Paul Shanklin did not have a website or any information online.

Serves on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse and is a member of the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau, discussing social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations.

Serves as an Executive Board Member for the Center for the Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Houston-Downtown.

- Serves on the Board of Directors for Dress Up Houston and The Guardian Angels Academy.
- Serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Playhouse and is a member of the Houston Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau, discussing social and legal trends in schools and civic organizations.
- Serves as an Executive Board Member for the Center for the Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Houston-Downtown.

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- Texas county probate judges handle all cases in probate, including estate administration, wills, guardianships, and incapacitation cases.
- There are a total of 24 probate judges across 12 counties within the state.
- They are paid an annual salary between $158,000 and $193,400.

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