2024 Trial Judge of the Year

Selected by the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists

Meet Beau Miller

Professional headshot of a middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie, smiling against a gray background.

Growing up in a military family meant that I called many different places “home” — from small towns to big cities. My upbringing gave me a deep respect for people from all backgrounds and taught me to value fairness, diversity, and empathy — values I carry with me every day on the bench.

Since my election in 2018, I’ve had the honor of serving as Judge of the 190th Judicial District Court in Harris County. Before that, I built a successful legal career representing clients on both sides of the courtroom — plaintiffs and defendants — in complex civil and constitutional cases.  

Throughout my career, both before and after taking the bench, I’ve been committed to promoting fairness, improving access to justice, and advancing diversity in our justice system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I led efforts to ensure jury trials could continue safely, and I was the first judge in Harris County to conduct a Zoom bench trial and an in-person jury trial during the pandemic. 

I've always considered myself a teacher first. I began my professional life as Associate Director of the Steven F. Austin High School Band — where I emphasized the importance of discipline, listening, and teamwork to the 200 students I taught. I bring those same guiding principles to my work today. Every person who steps into my courtroom deserves respect, a fair hearing, and a judge who knows the law, listens, and rules with integrity. I’m running for re-election because I remain deeply committed to that responsibility and to serving the people of Harris County with the fairness and diligence they deserve.

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A Trusted Leader

The Honorable Beau A. Miller is the Presiding Judge of the 190th Judicial District Court, Harris County, Texas. He is also the current Legislative Chair of the State Judicial District Courts located in Harris County. Judge Miller was unanimously elected by his fellow judges to serve as the Administrative Judge of the Harris County District Courts’ Civil Trial Division in 2022 and 2023. 

Judge Miller received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law and serves as the Permanent Class President of the Class of 2001. He clerked for the Honorable Ricardo H. Hinojosa on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. In 2024, Judge Miller was awarded an Executive Certificate for completing the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. 

Before his career in law, Judge Miller was Associate Director of Bands at Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas, after graduating from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. At LSU, he served as the Drum Major of the “Golden Band from Tigerland.”

In 2024, presided over more jury trials than any other State District Judge in Harris County.

Endorsements

  • A political endorsement poster featuring Judge Adrian Garcia, promoting his re-election for the 190th Judicial District Court. The poster includes a photo of Garcia smiling, with text supporting his re-election campaign and a decorative star with stripes at the bottom left.

    Commissioner Adrian Garcia

    Harris County, Precinct 2

  • A campaign poster endorsing Lesley Briones for re-election as Judge at the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a portrait of her smiling with brunette hair, wearing a black suit, and a background with horizontal stripes in shades of purple, orange, peach, and blue.

    Commissioner Leslie Briones

    Harris County, Precinct 4

  • The Honorable Jeralynn Manor

    The Honorable Jeralynn Manor

    Former Judge of the 80th Judicial District Court

  • Endorsement graphic for Ron Reynolds by Judge Beau Miller, supporting his re-election for the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a portrait of Ron Reynolds wearing a suit and tie, with text in bold colors and a star emblem.

    Representative Ron Reynolds

    Texas House of Representatives, District 27

  • A political endorsement graphic featuring Judge Ann Johnson, a candidate for the 190th Judicial District Court. The image includes her portrait, with text endorsing her re-election and supporting her campaign.

    Representative Ann Johnson

    Texas House of Representatives, District 134

  • Endorsement flyer for Jon Rosenthal, supporting Re-Elect Judge Beau Miller for the 190th Judicial District Court. Features a smiling man in a suit, with bold text, and patriotic colors.

    Representative Jon Rosenthal

    Texas House of Representatives, District 135

  • Campaign poster endorsing Judge Beau Miller for re-election to the 190th Judicial District Court. The poster features a photo of Judge Beau Miller wearing a dark suit and orange patterned tie, with the words "ENDORSEMENT" and the candidate's name, along with the words "Re-Elect Judge Beau Miller" and a blue star with a red and orange stripe, on a background with multicolored horizontal stripes and a light textured backdrop.

    Representative Gene Wu

    Texas House of Representatives, District 137

  • Campaign endorsement graphic for Judge Beau Miller's re-election, featuring a photo of Ana Hernandez, with text encouraging voters to re-elect Judge Beau Miller at the 190th Judicial District Court.

    Representative Ana Hernandez

    Texas House of Representatives, District 143

  • Nancy McGregor Manne

    Nancy McGregor Manne

    Board Director Center for Reproductive Rights

    Former Chair Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast

    Active Arts, Food Bank, and Natural Park Philanthropist  

  • Reginald Greer

    Reginald Greer

    Former Senior Advisor, United States Department of State

    2022-2025

    Director of Primary Placement and Senior Advisor, White House

    2021-2022

    Victory Institute Classmate

  • Annette Ramirez

    Harris County Tax Accessor-Collector & Voter Registrar

  • Campaign poster re-electing Judge Beau Miller for 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a portrait of Alan Rosen in a sheriff's uniform, with colorful stripes background and text displaying endorsements.

    Constable Alan Rosen

    Harris County Constable, Precinct 1

  • Endorsement campaign poster for Judge Beau Miller backing Mario Castillo for re-election as judge at the 190th Judicial District Court. The poster features a professional headshot of Mario Castillo, with text in blue and orange, and a star emblem at the bottom.

    Council Member Mario Castillo

    City of Houston District H

  • Endorsement campaign poster featuring Judge Beau Miller with a photo of Annise Parker. The poster promotes her re-election to the 190th Judicial District Court, with a patriotic color scheme of stripes in purple, orange, pink, and blue, and includes a blue star.

    Mayor Annise Parker

    City of Houston, 61st Mayor

    LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

    Former President and CEO

  • Political campaign endorsement poster featuring Judge Beau Miller endorsing Claude Cummings Jr., advocating re-election for Judge Beau Miller at the 190th Judicial District Court, including a photograph of Judge Miller wearing glasses and a suit with a tie.

    Claude Cummings Jr.

    NAACP, National Board of Directors

    Communications Workers of America

    President

  • Campaign endorsement poster for Rick Lord to re-elect Judge Beau Miller for 190th Judicial District Court. The poster features a smiling man in a suit, with text indicating support for Rick Lord, and a campaign logo with a blue star and red stripes.

    Rick Lord

    Texas State Building & Construction Trades Council

    Former Executive Director

  • Campaign endorsement poster for Judge Beau Miller re-elect featuring Paul Puente's name, a portrait of Paul Puente in a suit and tie, with colorful stripes and text promoting his campaign for 190th Judicial District Court.

    Paul Puente

    Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council

    Executive Secretary

  • Leticia Plummer

    Leticia Plummer

    Former City of Houston At-Large Council Member – Position 4

    Former City of Houston City Council ‘s Government Operations Committee

  • Endorsement poster for Dominique D. Calhoun supporting re-election of Judge Beau Miller, featuring a photo of a smiling man in a blue suit and blue tie, with text and a star logo.

    Dominique D. Calhoun

    National Bar Association, 81st President

    Calhoun Meredith

  • Graphic endorsing Benny Agosto Jr. for re-election to the 190th Judicial District Court featuring a photo of Benny Agosto Jr. in a suit and glasses, with text highlighting his endorsement and campaign sponsorship.

    Benny Agosto Jr.

    Hispanic National Bar Association

    Former President

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2019-2020

    Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner

  • Endorsement poster for Dr. Benjamin L. Hall, III, with a photo of him crossing his arms and smiling, and campaign details to re-elect Judge Beau Miller for the 190th Judicial District Court.

    Dr. Benjamin L. Hall, III

    NAACP Life-Time Member

    ABOATA Member

    Hall Law Firm

  • Neal Manne

    Neal Manne

    ADL Jurisprudence Award

    ABA John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professional Award

    Susman Godfrey

  • Campaign endorsement poster for David Harrell from Judge Beau Miller, encouraging re-election for 190th Judicial District Court with a large professional headshot of David Harrell, colorful stripes, and a star symbol.

    David Harrell

    Houston Bar Association

    Immediate Past President

    Troutman Pepper Lock

  • Campaign endorsement graphic supporting Judge Beau Miller for re-election, featuring a photo of smiling man with glasses and a beard, with horizontal stripes in purple, brown, orange, beige, and blue. Text includes "Judge Beau Miller Endorsement," "Sammy Ford," and "Re-Elect Judge Beau Miller, 190th Judicial District Court."

    Sammy Ford

    Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section

    Chair 2024-2025

    AZA

  • A campaign endorsement graphic featuring Judge Beau Miller for re-election, endorsing Diana Gomez, with a photo of a smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a blue suit and pearl necklace. The background has horizontal stripes in purple, rust, pink, and blue, with a star emblem and campaign details at the bottom.

    Diana Gomez

    Houston Bar Association President 2023-2024

    Jackson Walker

  • Christopher V. Popov

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2022-2023

    Vinson & Elkins

  • Endorsement graphic for Jennifer A. Hasley, supporting re-election of Judge Beau Miller for the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring her photograph, campaign logo, and color bars in purple, orange, pink, and blue.

    Jennifer A. Hasley

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2021-2022

    Hasley Scarano, LLP

  • Campaign endorsement poster for Bill Kroger with the message to re-elect Judge Beau Miller at the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a picture of Bill Kroger in a suit and tie with a background of horizontal stripes in shades of purple, orang

    Bill Kroger

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2020-2021

    Baker Botts

  • Endorsement campaign poster with text supporting Judge Beau Miller's re-election, featuring a portrait of Warren Harris on the right side, with a star and stripes design at the bottom, and a color gradient background.

    Warren Harris

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2018-2019

    Bracewell

  • Campaign endorsement flyer featuring Alistair Dawson with a photo of him in a suit and red tie. The flyer supports re-electing Judge Beau Miller for the 190th Judicial District Court, with text in bold, colorful fonts and a star graphic.

    Alistair Dawson

    Houston Bar Association

    President 2017-2018

    Beck Redden

  • Judge Daryl Moore

    Judge Daryl Moore

    Former Judge of the 333rd Judicial District Court

    Trial Judge of the Year

    2018

    AZA

  • The Honorable Eileen O’Neill

    The Honorable Eileen O’Neill

    Former Judge of the 190th Judicial District Court

    American Board of Trial Advocates 

    Ware Jackson

  • Dalia Castillo-Granados

    Dalia Castillo-Granados

    Former President of the Association of Women Attorneys Houston

    Director of the Children’s Immigration Law Academy

  • Alvin Adjei

    Alvin Adjei

    Former President of the Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) 2021-2022

    Author: A Case for Greatness: Achieving Success and Overcoming Trials in your Law Career, 2022

    Former Assistant District Attorney: Chief of County Criminal Court 6

    HKM Employment Attorneys

  • Luke Gilman

    Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

    President 2024-2025

    Jackson Walker

  • Natalie Gonzales

    Natalie Gonzales

    Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

    President 2022-2023

    Yetter Coleman LLP

  • Dililah Agho-Otoghile

    Dililah Agho-Otoghile

    Nationally Recognized Strategist and Community Organizer

  • Political endorsement poster for Mitchell Katine, featuring a smiling man in a suit with gray hair, campaign colors including stripes of maroon, orange, peach, and blue, and text supporting re-election for Judge Beau Miller in the 190th Judicial District Court.

    Mitchell Katine

    Renowned LGBTQ and HIV Rights Advocate

    South Texas College of Law, Trustee

    Katine Nechman

  • A campaign poster supporting Dr. Rudy Rasmus for re-election as judge of the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring his photo and endorsement message.

    Dr. Rudy Rasmus

    Bread of Life

    Executive Director

    St. Johns Downtown, Pastor Emeritus

  • Endorsement graphic for Alejandra Salinas, supporting Judge Beau Miller's re-election for the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a smiling woman with dark hair wearing a sleeveless dark top, with stripes in shades of purple, orange, pink, and blue in the background.

    Alejandra Salinas

    College Democrats of America

    Former President

    Susman Godfrey

  • A campaign endorsement graphic for Shavonnah Schreiber supporting the re-election of Judge Beau Miller for the 190th Judicial District Court. The graphic features a portrait of Shavonnah Schreiber, with bold text highlighting her name and endorsement message. The design includes horizontal bars in shades of purple, pink, orange, and blue, along with a star emblem and campaign details.

    Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber

     Texas Women’s Hall of Fame

    2023 Inductee

     

    LIVE Consortium

    Former Board Member

  • Campaign endorsement poster supporting Judge Beau Miller for re-election to the 190th Judicial District Court. It features a professional photo of Judge Beau Miller wearing a suit and tie. The poster includes the words 'ENDORSEMENT', 'Jovon TYLER', and 'Re-Elect Judge Beau Miller'. It has decorative stripes in purple, rust, peach, and blue, and a blue star logo at the bottom with the text 'Pol. Adv. paid for by the Beau Miller Campaign'.

    Jovon Tyler

    LGBTQ+ Political Caucus

    Immediate Past President

  • Campaign endorsement poster for Jeff Watters with the message to re-elect Judge Beau Miller at the 190th Judicial District Court, featuring a picture of Jeff Watters in a suit and tie with a background of horizontal stripes in shades of purple, orange, tan, and blue, and text emphasizing the endorsement and re-election.

    Jeff Watters

    Lambda Legal Houston Leadership

    Council Co-Chair

     

    Houston Bar Association

    LGBTQ Committee Co-Chair

    Gray Reed

  • Texas Gulf Coast Plumbers Local Union 68

  • LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

    LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

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