Sean Teare is Elected New District Attorney

As the Harris County District Attorney-Elect, Sean Teare believes our criminal justice system can operate with both empathy and  efficiency, that safety and justice go hand in hand. We will work to reform the system to make it more fair while simultaneously protecting our citizens from violent criminals. 

Teare served as a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for 11 years, including 6 years as the Division Supervisor of the Office’s Vehicular Crimes Division, where he became a familiar face on local news as he personally responded to hundreds of fatal accident scenes. He has spent his life defending the innocent, putting away violent criminals & most of all, making sure that justice is served.

Born and raised in Harris County, Sean grew up with outspoken activist parents who marched for Civil Rights in the 60s and instilled in him a powerful sense of empathy and justice. After his mom tragically succumbed to addiction, Sean stepped up and helped raise his younger siblings. He attended St. Thomas High School and then went on to graduate from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s in American history & later, a JD from the Law Center.

Sean has been married to his wife Lauren for 17 years. They have four kids – Wyatt, Beau, Sadie, and Mimi.