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Jacqueline Lucci Smith
Meet Jacqueline Lucci Smith
Many of you may remember me as the former Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law 2, where I served from 2007 -2012. Prior to becoming a judge, I worked as an operational director for Paul Bettencourt at the Harris County Tax Office, and as his legal counsel during my tenure at the Harris County Attorney’s office. (1998-2006). I opened my own law firm in 2013, Lucci Smith Law, PLLC.
It was a great privilege serving the citizens of Harris County as an attorney and a judge. I am proud of my accomplishments and will bring the same energy and dedication to the office of Harris County Attorney as I did my prior service to Harris County and my law practice.
I offer the experience and proven leadership needed to help the residents of Harris County as your County Attorney. Take a moment to look around the website and get to know me. I am confident that you will find the site informative.
Warmest personal regards,
Jacqueline Lucci Smith
A Message From Jacqueline Lucci Smith:
“The Texas Supreme Court has issued a stay on Uplift Harris, the controversial handout of taxpayer’s money to a small number of people. This follows both a trial and appellate court’s refusal to grant an injunction based on the constitutionality of the handout program. Part of the controversy arises from accusations including race baiting.
This is not a race issue-it’s a constitutional issue. This program does not offer assistance to all people of a certain income level, but only a select few. On its face, as Attorney General Paxton made clear, the program is unconstitutional and fails to serve a public purpose. The court should look only to the legal issues–not race issues-to resolve the legal challenge. The officeholders who concocted this scheme should not rely on the fact that others have enacted similar programs. As my mother used to say, ‘Just because your friends jump off a cliff, doesn’t mean you should!’
Harris County needs to start standing on solid ground again and avoid the pitfalls of woke agendas and handouts. My suggestion: Use those millions of dollars to create a focused job training program that will not discriminate- benefitting all Harris County residents.”
Experience
Professional Experience
Lucci Smith Law, PLLC / Founder, Managing Member / 2013- Present
Winstead, P.C. / Of Counsel / 2012 – 2013
Harris County Civil Court-at-Law 2 / Judge / 2007 – 2012
Harris County Tax Office / Director & Legal Counsel / 2001 – 2006
Harris County Attorney / Assistant County Attorney / 1998 – 2001
Colton Investment Corporation / General Counsel / 1998
education
Lynn University, (BS) Business Administration, 1987
- Summa Cum Laude
South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1992
- Dean’s List and Order of the Lytae
- Board of Advocates, Director
- Delta Theta Phi, Exchequer
- National Moot Court Team
NonProfit Involvement
- Boys & Girls Harbor, Board of Directors, 2008
- St. Pius School Board, Chairman 2003-05; Vice Chairman 2002-03
- Member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
- Catechist for Catholic Faith Formation at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
professional associations
- State Bar of Texas, 1993
- United Who’s Who of Professionals, Selected 2005
- Texas Association of Assessing Officers, Legislative Committee Chair 2002-04
- Federal Bar for the Southern District of Texas, 1993
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1994
- Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
- Harris County Republican Party, Leadership Council since 2004