- Letitia Plummer, the Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge, has twice been sanctioned by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners for misconduct, and her dental practice has been subject to state and federal tax liens
- As a member of Houston City Council, Plummer advocated for a property tax increase
- Plummer has also supported “decarceration” policies that have been championed by the Democratic Socialists of America
As the Democratic nominee for Harris County Judge, Letitia Plummer portrays herself on the campaign trail as a successful small-business owner who is concerned about affordability and public safety. However, an examination of public records, her past votes, and public statements reveals a starkly different picture – one marked by business failures and controversies, support for higher property taxes, and advocacy for decarceration policies backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
A licensed dentist, Plummer has twice been subject to disciplinary action by the Texas Board of Dental Examiners.
In 2012, Plummer entered into an agreed settlement order with the Texas Board of Dental Examiners after the Board identified two situations in which Plummer “fell below the minimum standard of care” regarding a patient. The Board also identified an instance in which Plummer was issued a citation she failed to respond to for failing to post a required sign providing consumer complaint information to her patients. Plummer received a reprimand sanction, agreed to pay a $3,000 fine to the Board and $963 in restitution to the patient referenced in the order, and was required to complete twelve hours of continuing education.
Plummer’s dental license was placed on a two-year probated suspension in 2022 after the Board found that Plummer once again “fell below the minimum standard of care” in her treatment of three patients. In addition to noted deficiencies in the dental care provided by Plummer, the Board also found that she engaged in “dishonorable conduct” by overcharging a patient.
“On or about June 5, 2017, and June 6, 2017, Respondent engaged in dishonorable conduct and violated her duty of fair dealing with respect to Patient 1. Specifically, Respondent overcharged the patient for the fixed bridge on teeth numbers 29 through 32. The Respondent coded the bridge as a “high noble metal” material, however, the lab slip requested the lab to use “non-precious” material to construct the bridge,” noted the Board in the “Findings of Fact” section of its 2022 agreed settlement order with Plummer.
In addition to having her dental license placed on a two-year probated suspension, Plummer was also ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and complete fifteen hours of continuing education.
Plummer’s dental practice, MaxwellO Inc., was initially formed in 2004 with Plummer’s father, Matthew Plummer, listed as sole director and her as the entity’s incorporator and registered agent. Texas franchise tax public information reports filed by MaxwellO beginning in 2005 listed Letitia Plummer as MaxwellO’s president and/or director.
MaxwellO has been the subject of civil litigation and tax liens.
In 2006, MaxwellO and Matthew Plummer were sued by Patterson Financial Services in a commercial debt case. According to case documents, Patterson was awarded a judgment of $38,627.94 plus attorney fees. In December 2008, Patterson and MaxwellO filed an agreed dismissal stating that the underlying claim had been resolved.
In October, 2006, a state tax lien was filed against the company for unpaid franchise taxes, penalties, and interest totaling $1,465.34. Another state tax lien was filed in January 2007 for unpaid franchise taxes totaling $1,492.75. That lien was released in February 2007.
In February, 2009, a federal tax lien was filed against MaxwellO for $23,316.55 in unpaid taxes. The lien was released in June 2013. Another federal tax lien, for $101,408.11, was filed against MaxwellO in January 2013. This lien was released in April 2015.
Plummer also created several other entities whose charters were forfeited by the Texas Secretary of State for failing to file state tax documents. These include:
- Harro Management and Consulting LLC (formed on January 21, 2023 and forfeited on February 21, 2025)
- MaxwellO Sleep Medicine, LLC (formed on September 21, 2022 and forfeited on February 23, 2024)
- Lily Pink Realty LLC (formed on May 24, 2022 and forfeited on February 23, 2024)
- Her-Wealth LLC (formed on December 27, 2020 and forfeited on March 10, 2023)
Plummer served as an At-Large member of Houston City Council from 2020 until 2025, when she stepped down to run for Harris County Judge. As a member of Houston City Council, Plummer was an outspoken proponent of property tax increases.
On October 6, 2024, Plummer posted a statement to social media explaining “why the City of Houston needs a tax increase.”
“After evaluating all the options and considering the financial burden on our residents, we have determined that raising the tax rate is the most responsible way forward,” said Plummer. “Like Harris County, which recently raised its tax rate, Houston must take this step to continue providing high-quality services that our residents depend on and deserve.”
“Increasing the tax rate is a necessary investment in our city’s prosperity and safety,” she added.
Despite having applauded Harris County on increasing its tax rate, Plummer now says she will “stop county property tax increases” if elected Harris County Judge.
During his campaign for County Judge, Plummer has advocated for decarceration policies that are supported by far-left groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America.
In response to a question in a League of Women Voters candidate questionnaire, Plummer identified “Justice Decarceration” as one of the two “most pressing issues” she would face as Harris County Judge.
Plummer wrote that she seeks to “dramatically reduce the jail population and end the cycling of black and brown individuals through the justice system” through her “Justice Decarceration and Reinvestment” proposals.
The Texas Organizing Project PAC has endorsed Plummer’s candidacy for Harris County Judge. Since 2024, the Texas Organizing Project PAC has received $160,000 from Rachel Gelman, a California heiress. Gelman is a self-described “anticapitalist” and “abolitionist” who has funded organizations that seek to eliminate policing and incarceration.
Plummer faces Republican Orlando Sanchez in the November General Election for Harris County Judge.
