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October 2025

- October 1, 2025
- Infrastructure Planning and Investment
Commissioner Ellis launches Plan Together mobility programs to strengthen Precinct One communities

Plan Together is designed to improve safety, accessibility, public health, and resilience with equitable investments in infrastructure across Precinct One.

- June 30, 2025
- Economic Equity
Harris County Raises First Pride Flag, Commissioner Ellis Defends LGBTQIA+ Rights

Commissioner Rodney Ellis leads Harris County in celebrating Pride Month, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-discrimination, and inclusive community initiatives.
- June 13, 2025
- Affordable Housing
Ending of the Harris County Community Prosperity Program

Commissioner Ellis and County Attorney Menefee announce the end of Harris County's Community Prosperity Program and plans to reallocate funds.
- June 1, 2025
- Affordable Housing
The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis celebrates National Home Ownership Month

Harris County tackles the homeownership gap with new programs, land trust initiatives, and $12M invested in affordable housing for underserved communities.

- April 15, 2025
- Community Health
Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins Local Officials to Address Maternal Mortality at Public Health Event

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins leaders at the Maternal and Child Health Conference to address health disparities and improve maternal outcomes.
- April 12, 2025
- Economic Equity
Harris County Names 3-Building Complex After Artist John T. Biggers in Houston

Harris County dedicates a 3-building complex in Third Ward as the John and Hazel Biggers Campus, honoring muralist John T. Biggers’ art and legacy.

- March 27, 2025
- Economic Equity
Commissioners Ellis and Briones Announce Major Minimum Wage Boost for Workers

Commissioners Ellis and Briones announce plan to increase Harris County minimum wage to $21.65, supporting living wage and job quality for workers.

- January 31, 2025
- Environment and Climate Action
New Flood Mitigation Basin Completed to Safeguard Meyerland from Storms

Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins city, and federal officials to unveil new flood control basin in Meyerland, Houston, reducing flood risk for thousands. See how this project benefits residents.

- November 12, 2024
- Public Safety
Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Erica Lee Carter Succeeding her Mother to Represent 18th Congressional District

Congresswoman-elect Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and an employee of the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, will be sworn in today to succe...
- November 11, 2024
- Public Safety
Honoring Our Veterans

Five years ago, Harris County launched a Veterans Services Department staffed by dedicated caseworkers and coordinators, including many combat veterans who know firsthand what it means to serve. Si...
- November 1, 2024
- Public Safety
Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Justice Department Agreeing to Monitor Elections in Harris County and Other Areas N...

Today, the Justice Department announced that it will monitor polling locations in Texas, including Harris County, and 26 other states.