Houston, TX Government
- Wikipedia Page for Houston, Texas
- Google Map of Houston, Texas
- City Data on Houston, Texas
- Census Response rate for Harris County, TX
Key Information
Houston Government Website
Governing Body in Houston:
City Council
Agendas for the City Board Meetings
List of Houston Elected Officials
Houston Business Development Agency
Houston Zoning and Planning Department
Mayor of Houston
Houston City Controller
Houston City Council Member
Harris County Government
Harris County Population 4,731,145
County Seat Houston
Wikipedia Page for Harris County
Google Map of Harris County, Texas
Key Information
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Harris County Government Website
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Governing Body in Harris County:
County Commisioners -
Agendas for the County Board Meetings
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List of Harris County Elected Officials
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Harris County Business Development Agency
Other Harris County Resources on LegalConsumer
Texas State Government
Executive Branch
Governor of Texas
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Republican Party
Dan Patrick
Texas Governor Website
Consumer Protection
Texas State Legislature:
Texas Legislature Website
(NOTE: Because of the way legislative boundaries are drawn, more than a zip code is needed to determing which legislative disrict you are in.
Enter a street address to find state and federal legislators for a specific location)
Federal Government
Texas Representatives in the U.S. Congress
Each state gets two senators in the U.S. Senate.
Texas is represented by:
U.S. Senator
Complete List of Representatives for
Harris County, TX
(NOTE: Because of the way legislative boundaries are drawn, more than a zip code is needed to determing which legislative disrict you are in.
Enter a street address to find state and federal legislators for a specific location)
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Voting Information for Texas
Voting - (Voting)
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How to Vote in Texas
Find out how to confirm your voter registration and register to vote wherever you are.
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How to Confirm or Update Your Voter Registration in Texas
If you've moved or haven’t voted in a while, your state can cancel your voter registration. Here's how to update your registration so you can vote.
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Was My Vote Counted? How to Track Your Vote in Texas
Many states offer online ballot tracking systems, others require contacting election officials. in either case, it's a good idea to confirm that your vote was actually counted.
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What Are the Laws About Poll Observers and Vote Challenges in Texas?
With the upcoming election, there has been much discussion about voter fraud and how much security there is in our vote. Here is the law for your state regarding challenging votes, and having observers at the polls.
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What's On the Harris County, TX ballot in the next election?
Use these internet websites and generative AI to find what's on your local ballot, at all levels of government, and how to register.
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Is Texas Gerrymandered? Who Draws The Voting Districts in Texas?
As of 2022 midterm elections approach, here's how redistricting is going. From “cracking” to “packing” we help you understand the tools of gerrymandering and the extent to which it happens in Texas.
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Purges Will Deprive 16.7 Million of their Right To Vote in 2020
Greg Palast, voter suppression expert, says the data shows that 16 million people will have their votes purged, unless they keep their registration confirmed.
Your Elected Representatives for Harris County, TX - (Elected Reps)
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Texas Legislator List
Here's how to find a list of your state legislators.
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Harris County, TX Elected Representatives
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How to Call Your Congressional Representative in Harris County, TX
Here's how to call your elected officials to let them know how you feel about the issues of the day.
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Did My Representative Vote to Overturn the 2020 Election?
147 Republicans Voted to Overturn Election Results and deny Americans the right to have their votes counted, based on the disproven myth that there was outcome-determinative fraud in the 2020 election. Use generative AI to learn how your representative voted.
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Who Are Your State Representatives in Texas’s Legislature?
Just like Washington D.C., your state government has a legislature, too. Here's how to find the people who represent you in Texas.
Local Government Offices & Meeting Agendas - (Local Govt.)
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Harris County Government
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Who Runs the Police Force & Sheriff’s Office in Houston, Texas, and Harris County?
Who is in charge of the police? The Sherrif? Who sets policies and training and oversight of the various police and sheriffs we encounter every day? Who should I vote for if i care about such things?
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How to Run For Office and Be Politically Engaged in Texas, Harris County, and Houston
Each county and state and city has its own political organizations. There are organizations to help you if you are interested in civic engagement.
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What is a city council? A county commission? A board of supervisors? And why should I care?
Local governing bodies may go by different names, but they have one function in common: to be the people's eyes and ears in government.
Government Agencies and Offices - (Agencies)
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Who Governs What in Texas, Harris County, and Houston: An A to Z Guide
You can participate in many levels of government: local, county, state, and federal.
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Government Agencies Promoting & Tracking Economic Development
Find out what programs serve Texas and Harris County.
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Federal Agencies by Topic
Learn how to find the right agency to deal with your issue.
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How to Report Consumer Fraud in Texas
You have an important role to play in enforcing Texas consumer protection laws, by reporting it when you experience it.
Basic Civics - (Civics)
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What is Democracy?
Democracy is our most basic governmental idea. It is the secular, Enlightenment era exiperiment that our founding fathers embarked upon, that the power of government should derive from "the consent of the governed" as opposed to "the devine right"from "God" that Kings had always asserted as their source of legitimate authority
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What is representative government?
Learn the difference between straight democracy and representative government -- and where you fit in.
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Who makes laws and regulations?
You've heard the old joke about laws and sausages -- that you don't want to know how they're made? If you disagree, here's what you should know.
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How to Run for Office in Harris County, TX
Learn about how to file your candidacy for a local or county office.
Issues & Interest Groups - (Issues)
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Personal Finance -- Legislation
Organizations that track Personal Finance
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Civil Rights -- Legislation Tracking Organizations
Organizations that track Civil Rights legislation.
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Consumer Protection -- Legislation, Organizations
Organizations that track Consumer Protection legislation.
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Government & Democracy -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
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Health Care -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
Find legal information in your zip code for health care issues including access, death, women's, children's, men's, and healthcare for seniors.
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Sharing Economy -- Legislation, Organizations, Issues
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Organizations That Track Issues in Texas and Harris County
Democracy depends on powerful advocates. Here is a list of progressive causes and the organizations that fight for them.
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What is Christian Nationalism?
Christian nationalism is an anti-democratic movement and a perversion of the message of Jesus, aimed at giving government the power to impose right wing values on the personal choices of Americans regarding sex, love, death, and all aspects of life.
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Groups That Track Legislation on Specific Issues
There are hundreds of organizations on the internet that monitor important legislation. We thank them for their efforts and gratefully link to them here.
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Children's Health Issues - Organizations and Interest Groups
The welfare and rights of children affect their health in terms of food and shelter but also mental health, and their choices and civil rights regarding the medical choices and treatments affecting them
Democracy News - (News)
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Local Media and the Importance of Community Radio
Sinclair media and other right-wing companies have made a business of buying up local tv and radio stations, depriving Americans of a true local voice in community affairs. Learn how you can start a community radio station.
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Reliable Sources of Fact-Based News for Consumers
Our favorite reliable sources of fact-driven, quality news reporting on issues of interest to consumers.
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What We're Reading About Democracy and Voting
News articles about democracy, voting, and the constitution.
About This Website - (About)
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Welcome to Democracy by Zip Code
This site is dedicated to the preservation of democracy against the assault of authoritarians and the enablers that support them.