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- May 5, 2026
- News
Commissioner Ellis Calls for Strong FEMA Partnership with Harris County and Equitable, Coordinated Disaster Response

As Houston prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup events, Ellis warns that federal cuts and delayed recovery dollars threaten frontline communities still living with flood risk
- May 4, 2026
- News
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Roll Back Medication Abortion Access

Commissioner Rodney Ellis blasts federal court ruling to reinstate medically unnecessary in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone

- April 2, 2026
- News
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on the Supreme Court Weighing Overturning Birthright Citizenship

Commissioner Rodney Ellis urges the Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, defending the 14th Amendment and constitutional rights for all
- April 1, 2026
- Voting
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Trump’s Illegal Attempt to Undermine Our Elections

Commissioner Rodney Ellis denounces Trump’s illegal attempt to restrict voting rights and sabotage mail-in ballots, emphasizing that election authority belongs to states.

- March 30, 2026
- MWBE Program
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on HUB Program

Harris County Joins Legal Fight Supporting Restoration of Texas Historically Underutilized Business Program
- March 19, 2026
Statement on HISD School Closures

Commissioner Rodney Ellis condemns HISD school closures in Black and Brown neighborhoods, calling for equitable education and community-driven decisions.
- March 19, 2026
- Community Health
Harris County Advances Plan for Ben Taub Expansion and Hermann Park Access

Commissioners Court backs collaborative framework to expand critical healthcare capacity while supporting one of Houston’s most treasured public spaces.
- March 3, 2026
- Blog
Election Day Is Here! Here’s What Harris County Voters Need to Know

Polls are open until 7 p.m. today. Find a location, know your rights, and get help if you need it.

- January 30, 2026
- News
Commissioner Ellis’s Office to Open Warming Center at Finnigan Park Community Center in Fifth Ward on Friday

The Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will open a warming center at 5 p.m. today at Finnigan Park Community Center, 4900 Providence St., Houston, 77020.
- January 29, 2026
- Public Safety
Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Harris County Resolution Condemning ICE and CBP Violence in Minnesota and Nationwide

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement regarding Commissioners Court’s 4-1 passage of a resolution condemning the Department of Homeland Security’s violent, unaccoun...
- January 13, 2026
- Blog
Harris County Steps Up To Support Small Businesses And Working Families

What To Know This Week From Precinct One
- January 13, 2026
- Blog
Holistic Assistance Response Team Continues To Enhance Public Safety In Harris County As Teams Expand Reach

What To Know This Week From Precinct One

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