Polly E. Gilligan

Professional career

• Judge Polly Gilligan continues to serve the Houston community by adjudicating municipal cases and contributing to the administration of justice at the city level
• Judge Gilligan’s court is part of the Houston Municipal Courts Department, with courtrooms generally located at 1400 Lubbock Street, Houston, Texas

Education

Additional information

• The Texas Judicial Directory provides updated information on judges across all court levels, including municipal courts, and is current as of April 2026.
• As of 2021, her reported salary was $114,309, which is significantly higher than both the average pay for city employees and the national average for government employees.
• Information about Judge Gilligan, including salary and employment details, is publicly available through municipal payroll records and judicial directories.
• The department emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and customer service in handling municipal legal matters.
• Municipal court judge for the city of Houston, Texas, where she presides over cases within the municipal court system, which typically handles violations of city ordinances, traffic offenses, and other minor criminal matters.
• Her duties include presiding over hearings, ruling on motions, issuing judgments, and overseeing administrative functions of the court.