Andrea Beall has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Baylor University, a master 27s degree in international development from Eastern University, and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. She lives in Houston, Texas.

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Andrea Beall has a bachelor 's degree in political science from Baylor University, a master 's degree in international development from Eastern University, and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.

Andrea is a felony chief in the child fatality division at the Harris County District Attorney's Office. She also serves as an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law Houston. Additionally, she trains police officers in search and seizure law for the City of Houston. 

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Andrea is currently a judge of the Texas 185th District Court. She assumed office in 2023. She ran for election for judge of the Texas 185th District Court in 2022 and won.

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Andrea is currently a judge of the Texas 185th District Court. She assumed office in 2023.

As a felony chief in the Child Fatality Division, oversees investigations and cases involving child homicides.

As a felony chief in the Child Fatality Division, oversees investigations and cases involving Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Murder, Capital Murder (Non-Death Penalty), Aggravated Robbery, and cases involving Domestic Violence.

- As a felony chief in the Child Fatality Division, oversees investigations and cases involving Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, Murder, Capital Murder (Non-Death Penalty), Aggravated Robbery, and cases involving Domestic Violence.

Legal Experience

Supports the creation of a Youthful Offenders Court to provide support and reduce reoffending.

Said, "I will increase access to justice in the 185th District Court... I will increase trials in order to ensure that those accused of crime and victims of crime will have their day in court in a timely manner."

Claims she will "increase trials in order to ensure that those accused of crime and victims of crime will have their day in court in a timely manner."

- Supports the creation of a Youthful Offenders Court to provide support and reduce reoffending.
- Claims she will "increase trials in order to ensure that those accused of crime and victims of crime will have their day in court in a timely manner."

Judicial Administration

Said, "I believe in a system that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment. We need to ensure that our judicial system is fair and equitable for all individuals, regardless of their background."

Believes in a system that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment

- Believes in a system that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 22, 2026, Andrea Beall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Worked with Agape Development, a non-profit community development organization, to assist at-risk youth and young adults in Houston’s Third Ward.

- Worked with Agape Development, a non-profit community development organization, to assist at-risk youth and young adults in Houston’s Third Ward.

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Served as a member of the Gender Equality Committee for the Houston Bar Association.

Interned for Senator Richard Durbin, researching immigration reform and veteran's mental health.

- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 

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