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Civil Rights

The legal protections that make civic life possible — voting rights, equal protection, due process, free speech. When they erode, everything else gets harder.

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Houston Habitat Honors Black Housing Advocates and Leaders

Houston Habitat celebrates Black housing advocates who fought discrimination and expanded homeownership opportunities for families.

Houston Habitat for Humanity

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Marching for Pride and a Democratic Hungary

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Unity Maps — Houston in Action

Houston in Action

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'An Important Voice for the Latino Community': 2026 LULAC National Convention Coverage

Houston Public Media

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Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Texas House of Representatives

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Request by the Public Defender for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Public Defender's Office Strategic Planning Report.

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Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for discussion and possible action regarding the state of indigent defense, including an update on the current landscape and Strategic Plan for the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel.

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Criminal Justice - Houston Peace & Justice Center

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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services with Olson & Olson LLP in connection with Larhonda Biggles v. Harris County, Texas et al.; Case No. 4:22-cv-03326; In the United States District Court for the Southern District Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0109.

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Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Attorney, for a period of six months, to file litigation against the federal government and its officers challenging the Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump and any associated rules or regulations that may impact Harris County.

81%

Residents who say government should act to reduce economic inequality

Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University)

2,664,202 registered voters

Registered voters

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

1,567,610 ballots cast

Ballots cast, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

59%

Voter turnout, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration (official canvass: 1,567,610 of 2,664,202 registered)

17%

Voter turnout, November 2023 local election

Source: Harris County Clerk, as reported by ABC13 Houston

43%

Voter turnout, 2022 general election

Source: Texas Secretary of State, Harris County voter registration figures (1,102,418 of 2,568,463)

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Who works in Civil Rights in Houston

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Community Christian Legal Aid

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Texas House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

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Alliance for Multicultural Community Services

Helps refugees and immigrants from over 30 countries build self-sufficient, connected lives across Greater Houston.

Sharpstown

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Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media is a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Southeast Texas with free local news, educational content, and NPR/PBS programming through TV 8,

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Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston

The first museum in the Americas dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy of nonviolence — with immersive exhibits, TEKS-aligned school programs, and community events in Southwest Houston.

Brays Oaks

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Houston Habitat for Humanity

Partners with families to build and repair affordable homes, creating strength and stability across Houston neighborhoods.

Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille

Civil Rights

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Engage

Connect

Act

Choose a starting point

Start with the story

Find one way in

Look around your neighborhood

What's happening.

Houston Habitat Honors Black Housing Advocates and Leaders

Who’s doing the work

Clinics, agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community groups

How Civil Rights connects

Request by the Public Defender for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Public Defender's Office Strategic Planning Report.

Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for discussion and possible action regarding the state of indigent defense, including an update on the current landscape and Strategic Plan for the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel.

Criminal Justice - Houston Peace & Justice Center

No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

No Antisemitism in Education Act

Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026

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Who works in Civil Rights in Houston

Community Christian Legal Aid

Texas House of Representatives

Alliance for Multicultural Community Services

Houston Public Media

Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston

Houston Habitat for Humanity

Request for approval of a renewal option with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for law enforcement subscription services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $48,569.

Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution supporting the independent criminal investigation into the fatal ICE shooting on July 7, 2026.

No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with DroneSense Inc. in the additional amount of $62,104 for additional services for DroneSense for Constable Precinct 5 for the period of July 31, 2026 - July 30, 2027.

Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act

Securing Healthcare and Income Entitlements for Lawfully Domiciled Citizens (SHIELD Citizens) Act

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for certain remedies for air transportation passengers with disabilities who are discriminated against, and for other purposes.

Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment Act

Marching for Pride and a Democratic Hungary

Unity Maps — Houston in Action

'An Important Voice for the Latino Community': 2026 LULAC National Convention Coverage

Exhibits at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston