Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Harris County public meetings and civic data.
When does the Harris County Commissioners Court meet?
The Harris County Commissioners Court meets approximately twice per month on Thursdays beginning at 9:00–10:00 AM at 1001 Preston Street, 1st Floor, Houston TX 77002. Sessions commonly run 4–10 hours. Special and budget hearings are called as needed.
Where can I find Harris County Commissioners Court agendas?
Agendas are published on the Legistar portal at harriscountytx.legistar.com and at the Office of County Administration site at oca.harriscountytx.gov. Pre-2021 agendas are archived at agenda.harriscountytx.gov/Meeting-Records/Agenda-Archive-Pre-2021.
Where can I watch Harris County Commissioners Court videos?
Meeting videos are archived on the Swagit platform at harriscountytx.new.swagit.com/views/54, dating back to 2013. Videos are also linked from the county website at harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos.
Who governs Harris County?
Harris County is governed by the Commissioners Court, consisting of County Judge Lina Hidalgo (countywide) and four precinct commissioners: Rodney Ellis (Pct 1), Adrian Garcia (Pct 2), Tom S. Ramsey (Pct 3), and Lesley Briones (Pct 4).