Pastor Terrance Hall Has Partnered With Chris Daniel, Marc Cowart, Jacqueline Lucci Smith, and Nile Copeland in Harris County

Pastor Terrance Hall, senior pastor of The Kingdom Builders Cathedral at 8711 Talton Street in Houston, Texas 77028, has made a bold political move, heading into "EARLY VOTING" for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas. According to Pastor Hall, he is working hard to educate and inform his parishioners in a non-partisan fashion. Pastor Hall has partnered with Chris Daniel (Republican), Marc Cowart (Republican), Jacqueline Lucci Smith (Republican), and Nile Copeland (Republican), and really likes their candidacies, in his personal capacity as a United States Citizen.

Judge Latosha Lewis Payne (Democrat) is being challenged by Nile Copeland (Republican) in the race for Judge, 55th Civil District Court, in Harris County, Texas, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election. That said, in his personal capacity, Pastor Terrance Hall believes that Nile Copeland, the Republican, is the better choice for the Black Community in this particular race.

Former Judge Darrell Jordan (Democrat) is facing off against former Harris County District Clerk Chris Daniel (Republican) in the race for Harris County District Clerk on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election. That said, in his personal capacity, Pastor Terrance Hall believes that Chris Daniel, the Republican, is the better choice for the Black Community in this particular race.

Embattled Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt (Democrat) is being challenged by Marc Cowart (Republican) in the race for Harris County Treasurer on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the General Midterm Election. That said, in his personal capacity, Pastor Terrance Hall believes that Marc Cowart, the Republican, is the better choice for the Black Community in this particular race.

Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin (Democrat) has struggled to gain support from Black Community Stakeholders for several reasons over the years. However, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in his personal capacity, Pastor Terrance Hall is throwing his highly coveted support behind the Republican, Jacqueline Lucci Smith, who is challenging County Attorney Abbie Kamin in Harris County, Texas.

The upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Midterm Election has huge historic implications for the United States of America. Early voting in Texas begins Monday, October 19, 2026, and ends Friday, October 30, 2026.

Pastor Terrance Hall Has Partnered With Chris Daniel, Marc Cowart, Jacqueline Lucci Smith, and Nile Copeland in Harris County

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

Some local churches are walking a tightrope when it comes to political activity. I recently asked "GOOGLE" if it was okay for local pastors to make political endorsements. Below is an outline of what I received when I asked "GOOGLE" whether it was okay for pastors to make political endorsements from their pulpits or favor one candidate over another.

According to my "GOOGLE" query, "No, pastors cannot endorse political candidates from the pulpit or on behalf of their church." I learned this while researching the issue.

"The federal tax ban on political endorsements by tax-exempt organizations remains fully in effect."

The Rule (The Johnson Amendment)

Under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, tax-exempt organizations like churches cannot endorse or oppose political candidates.

This rule is known as the Johnson Amendment.

A church that violates this rule risks losing its tax-exempt status or facing excise taxes.

Recent Legal Status

The IRS tried to settle a lawsuit in 2025 by saying it would allow internal endorsements to congregations. However, a federal judge officially rejected that proposed settlement in March 2026.

According to legal updates reported by Reuters, the court dismissed the case, meaning the old rules remain in effect. Pastors keep their individual rights as U.S. citizens.

What Pastors Can Do as Private Citizens

A pastor can endorse a candidate in a personal, private capacity.

This personal support must stay completely separate from church property, church funds, official church media, and worship services.

Restriction of political campaign intervention by Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations

Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office. Contributions to political campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made on behalf of the organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition against political campaign activity. Violating this prohibition may result in denial or revocation of tax-exempt status and the imposition of certain excise taxes.

Certain activities or expenditures may not be prohibited depending on the facts and circumstances. For example, certain voter education activities (including presenting public forums and publishing voter education guides) conducted in a non-partisan manner do not constitute prohibited political campaign activity. In addition, other activities intended to encourage people to participate in the electoral process, such as voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, would not be prohibited political campaign activity if conducted in a non-partisan manner.

On the other hand, voter education or registration activities with evidence of bias that (a) would favor one candidate over another; (b) oppose a candidate in some manner; or (c) have the effect of favoring a candidate or group of candidates will constitute prohibited participation or intervention.

CLOSING THOUGHTS…

Early voting in Texas begins Monday, October 19, 2026, and ends Friday, October 30, 2026. That said, I strongly encourage my readers to research candidates before blindly supporting one just because they belong to a specific political party.

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Ashley Mayes Guice, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 12, received 291,739 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Anna Emmons, who only received 146,496 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Beverly Armstrong, the presiding judge for the 208th Criminal District Court, received 299,755 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Stephen F. Driver, who only received 151,145 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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Dedra Davis, the presiding judge for the 270th Civil District Court, received 223,421 votes to defeat Jimmie L. Brown, Jr., in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER,” over Brian Staley, who only received 153,512 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Ebony Williams is the Democratic nominee who defeated Judge Jim F. Kovach in the race for Judge, County Civil Court at Law No. 2, by receiving 209,592 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Mark Montgomery, who only received 149,513 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Germaine “Janet” Tanner, the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court, received 292,744 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Joe Radler, who only received 147,810 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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Juanita A. Jackson, the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 10, received 298,123 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Bao Hoang, who only received 145,669 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Katherine “Kat” Thomas, the presiding judge for the 184th Criminal District Court, received 300,671 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Heather Hudson, who only received 151,328 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

LaShawn A. Williams, the presiding judge for County Civil Court at Law No. 3, received 226,435 votes to defeat Miroslava “Miro” Mediola in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Israel Garcia, who only received 147,874 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

LaTosha Lewis Payne, the presiding judge for the 55th Civil District Court, received 307,802 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Nile Copeland, who only received 155,552 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Linda Marie Dunson, the presiding judge for the 309th Family District Court, received 294,143 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Melissa Fertel, who only received 147,750 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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Lori Chambers Gray, the presiding judge for the 262nd Criminal District Court, received 296,033 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Nathan Moss, who only received 149,845 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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Ramona Franklin, the Democratic nominee in the race for 496th Criminal District Court, received 190,423 votes to defeat Michael Abner in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Dan Simons, who only received 149,535 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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Shannon B. Baldwin, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 4, received 293,878 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Rebecca Philips Aceto, who only received 146,988 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Tamika “Tami” Craft, the presiding judge for the 189th Civil District Court, received 305,887 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Vance Christopher, who only received 154,884 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Tiffany M. Hill, the Democratic nominee for the 495th Criminal District Court, received 297,611 votes, which makes her the “FRONT-RUNNER” who is running against Lori Ann DeAngelo, who received 148,813 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Tonya Jones, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 15, received 298,209 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Stephen C St. Martin, who only received 146,931 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Toria J. Finch, the presiding judge for County Criminal Court at Law No. 9, received 290,711 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary, and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Xavier Alfaro, who only received 146,143 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

Veronica M. Nelson, the presiding judge for the 482nd Criminal District Court, received 297,542 votes in the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Democratic Party Primary and is the “FRONT-RUNNER” over Bryan Honeycutt, who received only 149,670 votes, in the Republican Party Primary.

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