Judge Milliron Demanded Respect in Emails

Harris County Civil Court Judge Nathan Milliron repeatedly demanded to be shown respect as a “duly elected judge” in a series of newly surfaced emails. These emails predate a viral video showing him in a tense exchange with an IT worker over an audio issue.

Frustration with District Clerk's Office

Milliron expressed significant frustration with the Harris County District Clerk’s Office, specifically citing “ineptitude.” In a May 2025 email to District Clerk Marilyn Burgess, he stated, “My court will no longer be stagnant because of DCO’s ineptitude.”

Direct Orders to Staff

Emails to Lisa

In an August 2025 email, Milliron directly addressed an employee named Lisa, identifying her as his “subordinate.” He questioned her handling of a request from someone wanting to be assigned to the 215th court, stating, “You have someone that wants to be in 215th … you can’t stomach it… right? I will.”

Demand for Immediate Assistance

Milliron then instructed Lisa that Burgess “doesn’t need to like it,” but emphasized the need for her to fulfill her job duties. He concluded the email with a direct order: “THAT IS AN ORDER!” demanding another employee be immediately assigned to him.

Backlash and Ethics Concerns

The release of these emails comes amid growing criticism following the viral videos of Milliron berating an IT worker and threatening a defense attorney. Click 2 Houston reports Milliron is now under scrutiny for his compliance with state ethics laws.

Delinquent Filings

Texas Ethics Commission records indicate Milliron is delinquent on two required filings: a campaign finance report and a personal financial disclosure report. He faces a $1,000 civil penalty for the missed campaign finance filings and a $500 fine for failing to submit the personal financial disclosures.

Reactions to Milliron's Conduct

“I’ve never seen a judge act this way,” Stafford told Click 2 Houston. “His conduct was way out of hand.”