Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo Over Alleged Violation of Election Code

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks to the media after a chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas, on July 17, 2021. Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP

A criminal complaint has been filed against Harris County, Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo alleging she violated the state’s election code by using her office to engage in political advertising.

The civil complaint was filed by attorney Mark McCaig earlier this month, according to a letter he shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Nov. 17.