About Ed Emmett


Local Roots, Family & Public Service
Define County Judge Ed Emmett's
Commitment As Harris County Judge

  • Ed and his wife, Gwen, are both graduates of Bellaire High School
  • Ed and Gwen have four children and seven grandchildren
  • Ed has a BA from Rice University and a Masters from UT-Austin
  • Ed and Gwen are both active in local community service
  • Professionally, Ed is a Houston-based, internationally recognized expert on transportation policy
  • Ed’s public service includes:
    • Four terms as a Harris County State Representative
    • U.S. Interstate Commerce Commissioner under President George H. W. Bush
    • Harris County Judge (2007 to present)
  • Partial listing of recently received awards:
    • 2008 Presidential “Call to Service Award” for emergency preparation efforts
    • 2008 Distinguished Leader Award from Leadership Houston
    • 2009 Houston Humanitarian Award
    • 2010 Father of the Year Award