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County Judge· 2019-2026

Lina Hidalgo

Harris County

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 16
Total speaking time: 9:03:15
Avg per meeting: 33:57
Segments: 9617

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All categories Budget Development Education Environment General Governance Public Safety Taxes Budget

Top issues during term (20)

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Public Health and Pollution Control Funding

Proposed budget offsets could result in a $1.6 million reduction in psychiatric emergency services.

critical↑Jan 2026[31]

Flood Mitigation Strategy

The plan aims to preserve federal funding and maximize the utility of existing project budgets.

critical→Feb 2026[31]

County Treasurer Salary Grievance

The county spent $54.4 million on temporary workers in 2025.

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Lina Hidalgo

Top issues during term (20)

Public Health and Pollution Control Funding

Flood Mitigation Strategy

County Treasurer Salary Grievance

Public Safety Staffing and Pay Parity

data center regulation

environmental regulation

Grant Funding Roll-offs

Infrastructure and Permitting Efficiency

Countywide Drainage Master Plan

county election

elections

immigration policy enforcement

ICE Shooting Transparency

Election Administration Capacity

Veterans' Jail Program

Budget Deficit and Fiscal Sustainability

budget approval

AI data center regulation

public safety and event management

Early Childhood Education Access

Decisions during term (61)

Approval of Real Estate Surpluses and Sales

No Action on Salary Grievance Committee Recommendation for Treasurer

Port of Houston Authority Tax Rate Public Hearing

Harris County Flood Control District Tax Rate Public Hearing

Harris Health System Tax Rate

Harris County General Fund Tax Rate Public Hearing

Adoption of 2027 Constable Service Fees & Eviction Tracking

Reimbursement Agreement with City of Houston for Toll Road Emergency Services

Transfer of Early Childhood Positions to OCA

Approval of FY27 Budget Service Enhancements

Debt Service Payments (Items 3 & 4)

Lone Star Legal Aid Funding (Item 112)

Resolutions (Items 234-249)

Adoption of Committee Rules

Motion to increase Treasurer's salary by 10% ($153,502)

Motion to increase Treasurer's salary to $200,000

Motion to increase Treasurer's salary to $181,411.36

Salary Grievance Committee Composition

Employee Healthcare Program Adjustments

Termination Agreement with Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston

Voting record (8)

Funding for Independent Investigation (Item 240)

Resolution Supporting Independent Investigation into ICE Shooting

Retiree Prescription Drug Plan (Option 3)

Renewal of Flock Safety Surveillance Contract

Adoption of the official canvass for the May 2, 2026, Special Election

Appointment of County Attorney

Adoption of Mental Health Fee Collection

Appointment of County Administrator

In the news (1)

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warns the budget deficit could impact fees and services