Know Your County Government:  County government impacts our daily lives more than any other political entity. The judicial system is at work when we serve on a jury, have a will probated, or file a small claim. We also use county services when we purchase auto license tags, apply for a marriage license, register to vote, and many other services as we strive to provide accessible, quality service with a ‘user friendly’ methodology. 
Harris County is the largest county in population in the State of Texas and it is important to understand...   ** Read More...  (620KB)

Precinct One Presentation:  Precinct One making a difference in the lives of our children and our community.  * View the entire Power Point Slide Show (131,736 KB)

Profile of Harris County, Texas:  Harris County is a Southeastern Texas county. Harris County was named after John Richardson Harris, who first arrived in this area in 1824. He settled on land at the junction of Bray's and Buffalo Bayous (now a part of Houston). In 1825 the city of Harrisburg was laid out. On December 30, 1835, the General Council created the Harrisburg Municipality and designated the town as the seat of its government. On April 21, 1836 the Battle of San Jacinto was fought in what is now Harris County. This was the deciding battle of the war between what would become the Republic of Texas and Mexico. In 1836 the name of the area was changed to Harrisburg County. In 1839 the name was again changed to Harris County.
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