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Left in the Cold: Houston Residents Report Lack of Safe, Reliable Heating in Winter

February 2, 2026Kinder Institute for Urban Research Read original

12% of Harris County residents don't have safe, reliable heat at home. The housing quality study reveals critical gaps in winter preparedness across Houston.

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PolicyComplete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsHouston is investing in neighborhoods to make them great places to live. The city is building new parks, sidewalks, health clinics, and job training centers in areas that need them most.

PolicyHomeownership on Tribal Trust Land (House)This federal bill would make it easier for Native American families to buy homes on tribal land. It removes roadblocks and creates new ways to get home loans, helping more Indigenous families build wealth and stability.

PolicyGEO ActThis federal bill supports geothermal energy development — using heat from underground to generate clean electricity for communities.

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