Lina Hidalgo
County Judge, Harris County
Lina Hidalgo is the Harris County Judge. She leads the county government that serves over 4.7 million people.
Democratic
Offices
Office1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
County Precinct
Focus areas
4Policies and laws
4Active
Houston's Plan to Fight Climate Change and Keep Our City Safe
The city's roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and building resilience to extreme heat and flooding events.
City
Active
Harris County Flood Control Bond
A $2.5 billion bond program funding over 230 flood risk reduction projects across Harris County, including channel improvements, stormwater detention,...
County
SB 4Enacted
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement co...
State
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by vot...
City
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4All Grants Fund DonationsYou can donate money to help sick people in poor countries get medicine and vaccines they need. Your donation helps prevent diseases like malaria and helps doctors treat people who are sick.
Healthcare for the HomelessFree medical care, dental care, and behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness.
East Harris County Empowerment CouncilCommunity resources, health screenings, job fairs, and disaster recovery support for east Houston neighborhoods.
Texas Inmate Families AssociationSupport for people coming home from prison and their families — housing referrals, job placement, ID recovery, and peer mentoring.
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