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Lina Hidalgo
County Judge, Harris County
DemocraticCounty
About
Lina Hidalgo is the Harris County Judge. She leads the county government that serves over 4.7 million people.
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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, and voluntary property buyouts.
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 cooperation.
State
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by voter referendum in November 2015.
City
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