Environment and Climate Action
News releases
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Harris County Approves Comprehensive Climate Justice Plan for Clean Air, Resilience
Commissioner Rodney Ellis launches Harris County’s Climate Justice Plan, prioritizing clean air, flood mitigation, and support for impacted communities.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.