Harris County Precinct One

PUBLIC SERVICE | FAIR OPPORTUNITY | EQUAL JUSTICE

Our Mission

Precinct One is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

Meet Commissioner Ellis

Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis believes the role of government is to guarantee that everyone has the opportunity and ability to build a better future for themselves.

Commissioner Ellis is committed to bettering the lives of the people in Precinct One by providing quality and accessible services and programs while fighting for important reforms that benefit all Harris County residents. Learn More…

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Our Priorities

Precinct One develops policies to improve quality of life while advancing equal opportunity and the fair treatment of all residents of Harris County. Learn more about Commissioners’ Court and the policy initiatives championed by Precinct One. Learn More...

Our Initiatives

Working to ensure all residents are provided the opportunity to build a better future, Precinct One is leading a number of initiatives to do just that. Learn more about projects such as Healthy Eating, the Remembrance Project and other campaigns. Learn More…

Our Improvements

Precinct One is always striving to improve our communities and is responsible for a number of road and bridge projects. The precinct also works to plan and develop capital infrastructure, such as inclusive parks, public streets, trails and other facilities. Learn More…

Our Engagement

Precinct One works with the diverse communities of the precinct to serve all residents. The constituent services andcommunity engagement teams make sure residents are informed, provided opportunities to give input, and the precinct is responsive to questions, concerns or requests. Learn More...

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Featured News

Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Court Ruling Against AG Paxton’s Lawsuit to Halt the County’s Guaranteed Income Program

18 Apr, 24

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said Thursday he is grateful that a state district judge ruled against the state’s lawsuit to block the county’s guaranteed income program, which puts officials over the first legal hurdle to start issuing $500 a month to 1,900 eligible households in select ZIP codes over an 18-month period. The program, dubbed Uplift Harris and initiated by Commissioner Ellis, allows recipients to spend the funds on essential needs such as rent, groceries, transportation, housing, utilities, health care, and other necessities.

Giving birth should not put a person’s life at risk.

15 Apr, 24

The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and that’s why Harris County is investing in initiatives that prioritize maternal and infant health.

Precinct One’s John Biggers Bus Will Help Blue Triangle Community Center Celebrate the late World-Renowned Artist’s 100th Birthday

13 Apr, 24

With the help of Precinct One Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Dr. John Biggers bus, the Blue Triangle Community Center will host a celebration of the late muralist’s 100th birthday that includes a panel discussion on Saturday.