On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, KPRC 2 reported that newly obtained emails from Harris County Civil Court Judge Nathan Milliron have intensified a growing controversy surrounding his conduct both inside and outside the courtroom.
The emails, sent in 2025 to District Clerk Marilyn Burgess, reveal Milliron’s frustration with the district clerk’s office. In one message, he wrote that his court would “no longer be stagnant because of DCO’s ineptitude,” referring to the clerk’s office. In a separate exchange, he issued a directive in capital letters demanding a responsive clerk, stating, “THIS IS NO LONGER AN ASK. GET ME A CLERK THAT RESPONDS TO ME and does the job!” He also emphasized his position as a “duly elected judge” and insisted that the issue be resolved promptly.
Another email from August 2025 shows Milliron asserting authority over the clerk’s office staff, describing an employee as a subordinate and ordering that a different worker be assigned to him immediately.
The emails surfaced amid scrutiny following viral videos that appeared to show the judge engaging in contentious interactions with an IT worker and an attorney in his courtroom.
Additional records from the Texas Ethics Commission indicate that Milliron is listed as delinquent on required campaign finance and personal financial disclosure filings, with civil penalties totaling $1,500.
Members of the legal community have raised concerns about the judge’s behavior. Criminal defense attorney James Stafford described the conduct seen in the videos as unprecedented. After emailing the judge about the incident, Stafford was ordered to appear in court on April 9, a move he said was unwarranted since he had no active cases before the court.
Brent Mayr, president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, criticized the judge’s actions, calling them “appalling” and warning that summoning critics to court could raise First Amendment concerns.
Source: KPRC 2
