2011 Voters Key

2011 Voters Key
VOTING INFORMATION AND
DIRECTORY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
REPRESENTING HOUSTON
AND HARRIS COUNTY
Información Sobre la Votación y Los Funcionarios
Públicos Electos que Representan a Houston y al
Condado de Harris
Published by
The League of Women Voters
of the Houston Area Education Fund
League of Women Voters of the Houston Area
4001 North Shepherd Drive, Suite 213
Houston, TX 77018
Phone: 713-784-2923
[email protected]
Fax: 713-784-2924
LWVHouston.org
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is a nonpartisan organization which works to
promote political responsibility through
informed and active participation of all citizens
in their government. The League of women
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party or candidate or endorse any political
platforms.
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política a través de la participación activa e
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gobierno. The League of Women Voters no
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Voters Key
©2011, League of Women Voters –
Houston Area Education Fund
4001 N. Shepherd, Suite 213
Houston, TX 77018
Table of Contents
Voting Information ................................................. 2
United States Government Officials
President and Vice President ............................... 8
U.S. Senators ........................................................ 9
U.S. Representatives .......................................... 10
State of Texas Officials
Governor ............................................................ 12
Lieutenant Governor .......................................... 12
Attorney General ................................................ 12
Comptroller of Public Accounts .......................... 13
Commissioner of General Land Office ................ 13
Commissioner of Agriculture .............................. 13
Secretary of State ............................................... 13
Railroad Commissioners ..................................... 13
State Board of Education .................................... 14
State Senators .................................................... 14
State Representatives ........................................ 15
Harris County Officials
Tax Assessor-Collector ........................................ 18
County Clerk ....................................................... 18
County Attorney ................................................. 18
County Treasurer ................................................ 18
District Attorney ................................................. 18
Sheriff ................................................................. 18
District Clerk ....................................................... 18
Public Defender .................................................. 19
County Commissioners ....................................... 19
County Judge ...................................................... 19
City of Houston Officials
Mayor ................................................................. 20
City Secretary ..................................................... 21
Controller ........................................................... 21
City Council ......................................................... 21
Judges .................................................................... 22
Constables of Harris County ................................. 31
School Trustees ..................................................... 32
Political Parties ...................................................... 44
Helpful Telephone Numbers and Websites ......... 45
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Voting Information
Información Sobre la Votación
Voter Registration
Citizens who want to vote must be registered at
their current address at least 30 days prior to
Election Day.
Registro de Electores
Al menos 30 días antes del día de las elecciones, los
ciudadanos que quieran votar deben estar
registrados en su dirección actual.
Requisitos
•Citizen of the United States
•Resident of the County
•18 years of age on Election Day
•Must not have been declared mentally
incompetent by a court with right to vote
removed
•Must not have been convicted of a felony, or, if
convicted, have received a certificate of discharge
or pardon
Calificaciones
•Ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos
•Ser residente del condado
•Tener 18 años de edad el día de las elecciones
•No haber sido declarado mentalmente
incompetente por una corte quitándole el
derecho al voto
• No haber sido condenado de un delito grave, o, si
fue condenado, debe haber recibido un
certificado de liberación de los cargos o un
indulto
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Registration Locations
In Harris County voter registration is the
responsibility of the Harris County Tax AssessorCollector. Voter registration may be handled in one
of the following ways:
Lugares de Registro
En el Condado de Harris los registros de los
electores están al cargo del Harris County Tax
Assessor-Collector. Se puede registrar de una de las
maneras siguientes:
1. By mail to / por correo a:
Tax Assessor-Collector
P.O. Box 3527
Houston, TX 77253-9974
2. In person at / En persona en 1001 Preston,
2nd floor
3. Department of Public Safety and other
public agencies / En el Departamento de
Seguridad Publica u otras agencias publicas
4. In Tax Office substations throughout the
area / En las sucursales de la Oficina del Tax
Assessor-Collector :
•701 West Baker Rd., Baytown
•16603 Buccaneer Lane, Clear Lake
•5300 Griggs Rd., Palm Center
•1001 S/SGT Macario Garcia Dr, Houston
•6000 Chimney Rock, Houston
•7300 N. Shepherd, Houston
•14350 Wallisville Rd., Houston
•1721 Pech Rd., Houston
•101 S. Walnut, Tomball
•10851 Scarsdale, Houston
•1155 W. Loop N., Houston
•7900 Will Clayton Pky., Humble
•1015 Richey, Pasadena
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Voter Registration is Permanent
At the start of every even-numbered year a new
voter registration certificate will be mailed to each
registered voter. Voters who have moved or have
not received a current certificate are urged to
confirm or update their registration by contacting
the Tax Office at 713-368-8683 in a timely manner.
Note: College students may register and vote using
either their family home address or their residence
address at school.
El Registro de Elector es Permanente
Al principio de cada año par un nuevo certificado de
registro de votantes se enviará a cada votante
registrado. Los votantes que no reciben un
certificado actualizado o que se han mudado,
deben actualizar su registro poniéndose en
contacto con el Tax Assessor-Collector (713-3688683).
Nota: Los estudiantes universitarios pueden
registrarse a votar usando bien la dirección del
domicilio de su familia o la dirección de su
residencia en la universidad.
Voting Information
On Election Day each voter must vote in the precinct
of record. Photo ID or a current voter registration
certificate is required. Precinct lists giving polling
locations are printed in the newspapers
immediately before an election and can be obtained
by calling 713-368-8683 or checking online at
www.harrisvotes.com.
Información sobre la Votación
En el día de las elecciones cada votante debe votar
en el precinto donde este registrado. Se necesita un
certificado de registro actual o identificación con
foto. Listas de los precintos con los lugares de
votación se imprimen en los periódicos
inmediatamente antes de una elección y pueden
obtenerse llamando a 713-755-6965 o buscando en
línea en www.harrisvotes.com.
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Early Voting in Person
Early voting begins on the 17th day before the
election and ends on the 4th day before the election.
All registered Harris County voters may vote early at
any Harris County early voting location in person.
Votación Adelantada en Persona
Votación adelantada comienza 17 días antes de las
elecciones y termina 4 días antes de las elecciones.
Todos los electores registrados en Harris County
pueden votar temprano en persona en cualquier
lugar de votación temprana.
Voting by Mail
Those voters 65 years of age or older and those
who are sick or disabled may vote by mail. Qualified
voters who will be absent from the county both on
Election Day and during early voting may vote by
mail. Voters may request an application to vote by
mail from the County Clerk’s office as early as 60
days prior to Election Day; Applications must be
received no later than 7 days prior to Election Day.
For more information, call 713-755-6965 or check
online at www.harrisvotes.com.
Votando por Correo
Los electores de 65 años o mayores, y las personas
enfermas o con impedimentos pueden votar por
correo. Electores calificados que estén ausentes del
condado el día de las elecciones y durante el
periodo de la votación temprana, pueden votar por
correo. Usted puede solicitar de la oficina del
County Clerk una aplicación para votar por correo
hasta 60 días antes del día de una elección; su
aplicación debe ser recibida 7 días antes del día de
la elección. Para más información, llame 713-7556965 o visite www.harrisvotes.com.
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For Voter Information in adjacent counties, call:
Si usted necesita información acerca de otros
condados adyacentes, llame al:
•Brazoria:
•Chambers:
•Galveston:
•Ft. Bend:
•Liberty:
•Montgomery:
•Waller:
979-864-1371
409-267-8309
281-341-8670
409-755-2200
936-336-8683
936-539-7843
979-826-7643
Writing Your Representatives in Government
As a voter, your opinions help determine how your
elected officials may vote on a given issue or what
kind of policy decision they may make. Let your
representatives know your views by card, letter, fax
or e-mail. The proper salutations for government
representatives can be found on page 7. The
suggested closing for letters to the President is
“Very respectfully yours.” The closing for all other
letters is “Sincerely.”
Como Escribir a su Representante del Gobierno
Como elector, sus opiniones son las que ayudan a
determinar la manera en que sus funcionarios
públicos votan sobre ciertos asuntos y también la
naturaleza de las decisiones políticas que deciden
seguir. Hágales saber a sus representantes sus
puntos de vista enviándoles una tarjeta, una carta,
un fax o un e-mail. Los saludos apropiados para los
representantes del gobierno estan en la página 7. La
manera de terminar su carta dirigida al Presidente
es “Muy respetuosamente suyo.” La manera de
terminar su carta dirigida a otros funcionarios es
“Sinceramente.”
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Representative
Lt. Governor
Governor
Commissioners
Judge
City Council
Mayor
Officials
The Honorable
The Honorable
The Honorable
The Honorable
The Honorable
The Honorable
The Honorable
Address
Senator
Representative
Lt. Governor
Governor
Commissioner
Judge
Councilmember
Mayor
Dear
President
The Honorable
President
Senator
The President
For example:
The Honorable Annise Parker
City Hall
Houston TX, 77002
Dear Mayor Parker,
Letter body
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
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United States Government
President
4 year term
Exp. Jan. 2013
Barack Obama (D)
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Email: [email protected]
Vice President
4 year term
Exp. Jan. 2013
Joe Biden (D)
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Email: [email protected]
White House
Switchboard
White House
Comment Office
202-456-1414
Fax: 202-456-2461
202-456-1111
Fax: 202-456-2461
[email protected]
For further information, call the Federal Information
Center: 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636) or go to
www.FirstGov.gov.
Si desea más información, llame al Centro de
Información Federal al 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636)
o visite www.FirstGov.gov.
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United States Senators
www.senate.gov
The U.S. Senate has 100 members and is
empowered to advise the president, consent to
presidential appointments and treaties, and to try
impeachments. The Senate shares with the House
of Representatives power to levy taxes, borrow
money, regulate interstate commerce and declare
war.
El senado de EE.UU. cuenta con 100 miembros y
tiene la autoridad de aconsejar al presidente, dar su
consentimiento a las nominaciones presidenciales y
a los tratados y juzgar la destitución de
funcionarios. El senado comparte con la Cámara de
Representantes el poder de regular los impuestos,
pedir dinero prestado, controlar el comercio
interestatal y declarar la guerra.
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R)
6 year term
Exp. Jan. 2013
284 Russell Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-5922
fax: 202-224-0776
1919 Smith, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77002
713-653-3456
fax: 713-209-3459
www.hutchison.senate.gov
John Cornyn (R)
6 year term
Exp. Jan. 2015
517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224-2934
fax: 202-228-2856
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 980
Houston, TX 77007
713-572-3337
fax: 713-572-3777
www.cornyn.senate.gov
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United States House of Representatives
2 year term – Exp. January 2013
www.house.gov
The U.S. House of Representatives shares with the
Senate the power to pass Federal law, and has
exclusive power to initiate spending bills and
impeach elected officials. Texas has 32 members in
the House and Harris County contains 7 whole or
partial congressional districts.
La Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. comparte
con el Senado el poder de aprobar la ley federal.
Tiene el poder exclusivo de iniciar proyectos de ley
y de destituir a los funcionarios electos. Texas tiene
32 miembros en la Cámara y el Condado de Harris
cuenta con 7 distritos del congreso, ubicados
completa o parcialmente dentro del Condado.
District 2 - Ted Poe (R)
www.house.gov/poe
430 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-6565
fax: 202-225-5547
1801 Kingwood Dr. Suite 240
Kingwood, TX 77359
281-446-0242
fax: 281-446-0252
District 7 - John Culberson (R)
www.house.gov/culberson
1514 Longswort House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-2571
fax: 202-225-438
1000 Memorial, Suite 620
Houston, TX 77024-3490
713-682-8828
fax: 713-680-8070
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District 9 - Al Green (D)
www.house.gov/algreen
236 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-7508
fax: 202-225-2947
3003 S. Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
713-383-9234
fax: 713-383-9202
District 10 - Michael T. McCaul (R)
www.house.gov/mccaul
131 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-2401
fax: 202-225-5955
1550 Foxlake, Suite 120
Houston, TX 77084
281-398-1247
fax: 281-579-3401
District 18 - Sheila Jackson Lee (D)
www.house.gov/jacksonlee
2160 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-3816
fax: 202-225-3317
1919 Smith, Suite 1180
Houston, TX 77002
713-655-0050
fax: 713-665-1612
District 22 - Pete Olson (R)
www.house.gov/olson
514 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-5951
fax: 202-225-5241
17225 El Camino Real, Suite 447
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-1095
fax: 281-485-1479
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District 29 - Gene Green (D)
www.house.gov/green
2372 Rayburn House office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-1688
fax: 202-225-9903
256 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, #29
Houston, TX 77060
281-999-5879
fax: 281-999-5716
State of Texas
Capitol Information Number for all state
offices/Conmutador de Información del Capitolio
para todos las oficinas del estado:
512-463-4630
Governor’s Citizens Assistance/Asistencia a la
Ciudadanía del Gobernador:
1-800-843-5789
4 Year Term, Exp. Jan. 2015
Governor – Rick Perry (R)
www.governor.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
800-843-5789
fax: 512-463-1849
Lieutenant Governor – David Dewhurst (R)
www.senate.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
512-463-0001
fax: 512-463-0677
Attorney General – Greg Abbott (R)
www.oag.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548
800-252-8011
fax: 512-463-2063
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Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs (R)
www.window.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 13528, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-3528
800-531-5411
fax: 512-475-0352
Commissioner of General Land Office –
Jerry Patterson (R)
www.glo.texas.gov
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 935
Austin, TX 78701-1495
800-998-4456
fax: 512-457-1558
Commissioner of Agriculture – Todd Staples (R)
www.agr.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 12847
Austin, TX 78711
800-835-5832
fax: 800-509-1159
Secretary of State (Appointed) – Hope Andrade
www.sos.state.tx.us
P. O. Box 12887
Austin, TX 78711-2887
512-463-5600
fax: 512-475-2761
Elections Division
800-252-8683
Railroad Commissioners
www.rrc.state.tx.us
P. O Box 12967
Austin, TX 78711
877-228-5740
Elizabeth Jones (R)
Michael Williams (R)
David Porter (R)
6 Year Term, Exp. Jan…
512-463-7140
2013
512-463-7144
2015
512-463-7131
2017
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State Board of Education
www.tea.state.tx.us
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
512-463-9734
District
4 Year Term, Exp. Jan…
4 Lawrence Allen, Jr. (D)
713-203-1355 2015
6 Terri Leo (R)
512-463-9007 2013
7 David Bradley (R)
409-835-3808 2013
Texas Senate
P. O. Box 12068, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
512-463-0100 Fax: 512-463-6034
www.senate.state.tx.us
email: [email protected]
The Texas Senate has 31 members who are
responsible together with the Texas House
members for establishing policy for the state. Harris
County contains 7 whole or partial state senate
districts.
El Senado de Texas está integrado por 31
miembros,
los
cuales
son
responsables
conjuntamente con la Cámara de Representantes
de Texas de establecer la política del estado. El
Condado de Harris cuenta con 7 distritos del senado
del estado, ubicados completa o parcialmente
dentro del condado.
District
4 year term, Exp. Jan.
4
Tommy Williams (R)
281-364-9426
2013
fax: 281-364-9473
6
Mario V. Gallegos (D)
713-678-8600
2013
fax: 713-678-7080
14
7
Dan Patrick (R)
713-464-0282
2015
Fax: 713-461-0108
11
Mike Jackson (R)
713-948-0111
2013
Fax: 713-948-0004
13
Rodney Ellis (D)
713-236-0306
2015
Fax: 713-236-0604
15
John Whitemire (D)
713-864-8701
2015
Fax: 713-864-5287
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Joan Huffman (R)
713-662-3821
2015
Fax: 713-682-3842
Texas House of Representatives
P.O. Box 2910, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78768
512-463-0845 Fax: 512-463-5896
www.house.state.tx.us
email: [email protected]
The Texas House of Representatives has 150
members whose duties include originating all
revenue bills and bringing impeachment charges.
Harris County has 25 members, contained wholly
within Harris County.
La Cámara de Representantes de Texas cuenta con
150 miembros, cuyas responsabilidades incluyen la
generación de todas las propuestas de ley sobre
impuestos y presentar cargos de destitución. El
Condado de Harris cuenta con 25 miembros,
ubicados completamente dentro del Condado.
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District
2 Year Term, Exp. Jan 2013
126
Patricia Harless (R)
281-376-4114
Fax: 281-826-0101
127
Dan Huberty (R)
512-463-0520
128
Wayne Smith (R)
832-556-2002
Fax: 832-556-0319
129
John Davis (R)
281-333-1350
Fax: 281-335-9101
130
Allen Fletcher (R)
281-374-0894
Fax: 281-374-0863
131
Alma Allen (D)
713-776-0505
Fax: 713-776-1490
132
William Callegari (R)
281-578-8484
Fax: 281-578-1674
133
Jim Murphy (R)
713-526-3399
134
Sarah Davis (R)
713-320-2077
135
Gary Elkins (R)
832-912-8380
Fax: 832-912-8879
136
Beverly Wooly (R)
713-629-6313
Fax: 713-629-7206
137
Scott Hochberg (D)
832-252-7336
Fax: 832-252-8015
138
Dwayne Bohac (R)
713-460-2800
Fax: 713-460-2822
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139
Sylvester Turner (D)
713-683-6363
Fax: 713-957-0718
140
Armando Walle (D)
713-694-8260
Fax: 713-694-8613
141
Senfronia Thompson (D)
713-633-3390
Fax: 713-633-7830
142
Harold V. Dutton, Jr. (D)
713-692-9192
Fax: 713-692-6791
143
Ana E. Hernandez (D)
713-675-8596
Fax: 713-675-8599
144
Ken Legler (R)
281-487-8818
Fax: 713-944-1084
145
Carol Alvarado (D)
713-649-6563
Fax: 713-649-6456
146
Borris L. Miles (D)
713-440-0222
147
Garnet F. Coleman (D)
713-520-5355
Fax: 713-520-1860
148
Jessica Farrar (D)
713-691-6912
Fax: 713-691-3363
149
Hubert Vo (D)
281-988-0212
Fax: 512-463-8095
150
Debbie Riddle (R)
281-537-5252
Fax: 281-537-8821
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Harris County
Harris County Administration Bldg.
1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002
713-755-5000 (24-hour service)
www.co.harris.tx.us
4 Year Term, Exp. Dec 31
Tax Assessor-Collector - Don Sumners (R)
2014
1001 Preston, Houston TX 77002
713-368-2000
Fax: 713-368-2509
[email protected]
County Clerk - Stan Stanart (R)
2014
th
201 Caroline, 4 Fl., Houston TX 77002
713-755-6411
Fax: 713-755-4638
[email protected]
County Attorney - Vince Ryan (D)
2012
1019 Congress, 15th Fl., Houston TX 77002
713-755-5101
Fax: 713-755-8924
[email protected]
County Treasurer - Orlando Sanchez (R)
2014
th
1001 Preston, 6 Fl., Houston TX 77002
713-755-5120
Fax: 713-755-8842
[email protected]
District Attorney - Patricia R. Lykos (R)
2012
1201 Franklin, 6th Fl., Houston TX 77002
713-755-5800
Fax: 713-755-6865
[email protected]
Sheriff - Adrian Garcia (D)
2012
1200 Baker St., Houston TX 77002
713-755-6044
Fax: 713-755-6228
[email protected]
District Clerk - Chris Daniel (R)
2014
201 Caroline, 4th Fl., Houston TX 77002
713-755-5749
Fax: 713-755-7595
[email protected]
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Public Defender - Alex Bunin
713-368-0016
2014
County Commissioners
County Commissioners Court open meetings are
held at 10:00 AM on the following Tuesdays /La
Corte de Comisarios del Condado mantiene
sesiones abiertas al publico a las 10:00 AM los
martes siguientes: Jan. 11, 25; Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8,
22; Apr. 5,19; May 3, 17; June 7, 21; July 12, 26;
Aug. 9, 23; Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 22; Dec.
6, 20.
It is necessary to register to address the meeting.
Se requiere hacer cita para dirigirse a los
funcionarios en estas reuniones.
4 Year Term, Exp. Dec. 31
2014
Harris County Judge
Ed Emmet (R)
[email protected]
713-755-4000
Fax: 713-755-8379
Precinct
1 El Franco Lee (D)
713-755-6111
[email protected]
2012
Fax: 713-755-6114
2
Jack Morman (R)
713-755-6220
[email protected]
2014
3
Steve Radack (R)
713-755-6306
[email protected]
2012
Fax: 713-755-8929
4
Jerry Eversole (R)
713-755-6444
[email protected]
2014
Fax: 713-755-8801
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City of Houston
For all city offices, call
Houston Service Helpline at 311
or 713-837-0600
Address for City Officials Listed Below:
City Hall, 901 Bagby, 1st Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Mail: City Hall, P.O. Box 1562, Houston, TX 77251
www.houstontx.gov
2 year term, Exp. Dec. 31, 2011
Mayor
Annise Parker
832-393-1000
Email: [email protected]
City Council
City Council’s regular business meeting is
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. A “Citizen Speakout”
session is Tuesday, 2:00 PM. Note: To address the
council citizens must register with the city
secretary’s office by 1:30 PM. Tuesday. (If there is a
Monday city holiday the Tuesday session is
combined with Wednesday regular session. The
public speaker portion is from 9:00 AM to Noon
with regular session immediately following.)
Citizens must register at least 30 minutes before
these meetings.
El consejo de la ciudad se reúne regularmente los
miércoles a las 9:00 AM. Una sesión especial
llamada “Citizen Speakout” se celebra los martes a
las 2:00 PM. Nota: Para poder dirigirse al consejo,
los ciudadanos tendrán que registrarse en la oficina
de la secretaria de la ciudad a más tardar a la 1:30
PM los martes. (Si el lunes es día festivo de la
ciudad, la sesión del martes se llevará a cabo el
miércoles junto con la sesión ordinaria. La parte
dirigida al público será de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM y la
sesión ordinaria comenzará inmediatamente
20
después). Los ciudadanos tendrán que registrarse
para esta junta con por lo menos 30 minutos de
anticipación.
City Secretary (appointed by Council)
Anna Russell
832-393-1100
City Controller
Ronald C. Green
[email protected]
832-393-3460
Fax: 832-393-3411
Single-Member City Council Districts
District
A Brenda Stardig
[email protected]
832-393-3010
Fax: 832-395-9500
B
Jarvis Johnson
[email protected]
832-393-3009
Fax: 832-393-3291
C
Anne Clutterbuck
[email protected]
832-393-3004
Fax: 832-393-3239
D
Wanda Adams
[email protected]
832-393-3001
Fax: 832-393-3201
E
Mike Sullivan
[email protected]
832-393-3008
Fax: 832-393-3279
F
Al Hoang
[email protected]
832-393-3002
Fax: 832-393-3212
G
Oliver Pennington
[email protected]
832-393-3007
Fax: 832-393-9571
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H
Edward Gonzalez
[email protected]
832-393-3003
Fax: 832-393-3224
I
James G. Rodriguez
[email protected]
832-393-3011
Fax: 832-393-3313
At-Large City Council Districts
Position
1 Stephen Costello
[email protected]
832-393-3014
Fax: 832-393-3347
2
Sue Lovell
[email protected]
832-393-3013
Fax: 832-393-3336
3
Melissa Noriega
[email protected]
832-393-3005
Fax: 832-393-3251
4
C. O. Bradford
[email protected]
832-393-3012
Fax: 832-393-3327
5
Jolanda “Jo” Jones
[email protected]
832-393-3006
Fax: 832-393-3261
Elected Judges
Supreme Court of Texas
Supreme Court Building, P.O. Box 12248
Austin, TX 78711
512-463-1312 Fax: 512-463-1365
www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us
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The Supreme Court is the final authority in all civil
law matters in the state. The Court hears appeals of
civil cases which have been heard by the Court of
Appeals. Justices are elected for six-year terms.
La Corte Suprema es la máxima autoridad en todos
los casos de derecho común que se susciten en el
estado. La Corte escucha las apelaciones que han
sido presentadas a una de las Cortes de
Apelaciones. Los jueces son elegidos por períodos
de 6 años.
Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson (R)
Justice Don R. Willett (R)
Justice Debra Lehrmann (R)
Justice David Medina (R)
Justice Paul W. Green (R)
Justice Nathan L. Hecht (R)
Justice Dale Wainwright (R)
Justice Phil Johnson (R)
Justice Eva Guzman (R)
Court of Criminal Appeals
Supreme Court Building
P.O. Box 12308, Austin, TX 78711
512-463-1551 Fax: 512-463-7061
www.cca.courts.state.tx.us
The Court is the final authority in all criminal law
cases brought in Texas; it hears appeals that have
been heard by one of the Courts of Appeals, and
hears automatic death-penalty cases directly from
the District Courts. Judges are elected for six-year
terms.
La Corte es la máxima autoridad en todos los casos
penales presentados en Texas; tramita apelaciones
que han sido presentadas por alguna de las Cortes
de Apelaciones, y tramita casos automáticos de
pena de muerte que vienen directamente de los
Juzgados del Distrito. Los jueces son elegidos por
períodos de 6 años.
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Presiding Judge Sharon Keller (R)
Judge Lawrence E. Meyers (R)
Judge Tom Price (R)
Judge Paul Womack (R)
Judge Cheryl Johnson (R)
Judge Michael E. Keasler (R)
Judge Barbara Parker Hervey (R)
Judge Charles Holcomb (R)
Judge Cathy Cochran (R)
Court of Appeals
1st Supreme Judicial District
1307 San Jacinto Street, 10th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
713-655-2700 Fax: 713-752-2304
www.1stcoa.courts.state.tx.us
The Court (along with other Courts of Appeals)
determines whether the trial court has complied
with the law in the conduct of the trial. Judges are
elected for six-year terms.
La Corte (junto con las otras Cortes de Apelaciones)
determina si la corte de primera instancia que ha
llevado a cabo el juicio ha cumplido con las leyes
durante el juicio. Los jueces son elegidos por
períodos de 6 años.
Chief Justice Sherry Radack (R)
Justice Jane Bland (R)
Justice Jim Sharp (D)
Justice Evelyn Keyes (R)
Justice Laura Carter Higley (R)
Justice Harvey G. Brown (R)
Justice Terry Jennings (R)
Justice Michael C. Massengale (R)
Justice Elsa Alcala (R)
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Court of Appeals
14th Supreme Judicial District
1307 San Jacinto Street, 11th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
713-655-2800 Fax: 713-650-8550
www.14thcoa.courts.state.tx.us
Judges are elected for six-year terms.
Los jueces son elegidos por periodos de 6 años.
Chief Justice Adele Hedges (R)
Justice Sharon McCally (R)
Justice John S. Anderson (R)
Justice Jeff Brown (R)
Justice Martha Hill Jameson (R)
Justice William J. Boyce (R)
Justice Kem Thompson Frost (R)
Justice Charles W. Seymore (R)
Justice Tracy Christopher (R)
Civil District Courts
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
The Civil Courts are the primary trial courts. Civil
actions include workmen’s compensation, breach of
contract, personal injury, damages and contested
elections. Judges are elected for four-year terms.
Los Tribunales Civiles son las cortes de primera
instancia para juicios. Las acciones en materia civil
incluyen compensación para el trabajador,
incumplimiento de contrato, lesiones personales,
daños y elecciones en disputa. Los jueces son
elegidos por períodos de 4 años.
District
11th
55th
61st
80th
Judge
Mike Miller (D)
Jeff Shadwick (R)
Al Bennett (D)
Larry Weiman
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113th
125th
127th
129th
133rd
151st
152nd
157th
164th
165th
189th
190th
215th
234th
269th
270th
280th
281st
295th
333rd
334th
John Donovan (R)
Kyle Carter (D)
R. K. Sandill (D)
Michael Gomez (D)
Jaclanel McFarland (D)
Mike Engelhart (D)
Robert Schaffer (D)
Randy Wilson (R)
Alexandra Smoots-Hogan (D)
Josefina Muniz-Rendon (D)
Bill R. Burke, Jr. (R)
Patricia J. Kerrigan (R)
Steven E. Kirkland (D)
Reece Rondon (R)
Dan Hinde (R)
Brent Gamble (R)
Lynn Bradshaw Hull (R)
Sylvia A. Matthews (R)
Caroline Baker (R)
Joseph James Halbach, Jr. (R)
Sharon McCally (R)
Civil District Courts - Family
Harris County Courthouse
1115 Congress Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
The nine courts in this division handle family
matters: adoptions, child welfare and custody, child
support, marriage annulments, divorce, name
changes and paternity actions. Judges are elected
for four-year terms.
Las nueve cortes en esta división manejan materias
de la familia: adopciones, bienestar y custodia del
niño, ayuda de niño, anulaciones de la unión,
divorcio, cambios del nombre y acciones de la
paternidad. Eligen a los jueces para los términos de
cuatro años.
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District
245th
246th
247th
257th
308th
309th
310th
311th
312th
Judge
Roy L. Moore (R)
Jim York (R)
Bonnie Crane Hellums (R)
Judy Wayne (R)
James Lombardino (R)
Sheri Y. Dean (R)
Lisa Millard (R)
Denise Pratt (R)
David Farr (R)
Civil District Courts - Juvenile
Harris County Juvenile Justice Center
1200 Congress Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
The three courts in this division handle cases of
delinquency and cases involving abuse, neglect,
mental retardation and mental illness of young
offenders. Judges are elected for four-year terms.
Los tres tribunales en esta división llevan los casos
de menores sobre delincuencia y casos sobre abuso
y maltrato, negligencia, retraso mental y
enfermedades mentales. Los jueces son elegidos
por períodos de 4 años.
District
313th
314th
315th
Judge
Glenn Devlin (R)
John Phillips (R)
Michael Schneider (R)
Criminal District Courts
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
The 22 courts in this division have primary
jurisdiction in all criminal actions involving felonies
punishable by imprisonment or death, and in
misdemeanors involving official misconduct. Judges
are elected for four-year terms.
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Los 22 tribunales en esta división tienen jurisdicción
primaria sobre todos los casos penales sobre delitos
que llevan pena de encarcelamiento o muerte, y
casos de delitos menores de mala conducta oficial
de funcionarios. Los jueces son elegidos por
períodos de 4 años.
District
174th
176th
177th
178th
179th
180th
182nd
183rd
184th
185th
208th
209th
228th
230th
232th
248th
262nd
263rd
337th
338th
339th
351st
Judge
Ruben Guerrero (D)
Shawna Reagin (D)
Kevin Fine (D)
David Mendoza (D)
Randy Roll (D)
Marc Brown (R)
Jeannine Barr (R)
Vanessa Velasquez (R)
Jan Krocker (R)
Susan Brown (R)
Denise Collins (R)
Michael McSpadden (R)
Marc Carter (R)
Belinda Hill (R)
Mary Lou Keel (R)
Joan Campbell (R)
Denise Bradley (R)
Jim Wallace (R)
Herb Ritchie (D)
Hazel Jones (D)
Maria Jackson (D)
Mark Kent Ellis (R)
County Civil Courts
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
These courts try cases involving personal injury and
property damage between $500 and $100,000.
Judges are elected for four-year terms.
Estos tribunales llevan casos sobre lesiones
personales y daños a la propiedad cuyas sumas
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oscilan entre $500 y $100,000. Los jueces son
elegidos por períodos de 4 años.
No.
1
2
3
4
Judge
R. Jack Cagle (R)
Jacqueline Lucci Smith (R)
Linda Storey (R)
Roberta A. Lloyd (R)
County Criminal Courts
Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin, Houston TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
These courts try misdemeanor cases punishable by
fine of not more than $4000.00 and no more than 1
year in jail. Judges are elected for four-year terms.
Estas cortes intentan los casos del delito menor
castigables por la multa de no más de $4000.00 y no
más de 1 año en cárcel. Eligen a los jueces para los
términos de cuatro años.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Judge
Paula Goodhart (R)
Bill Harmon (R)
Natalie Fleming (R)
John Clinton (R)
Margaret Harris (R)
Larry Standley (R)
Pam Derbyshire (R)
Jay Karahan (R)
Analia Wilkerson (R)
Sherman A. Ross (R)
Diane Bull (R)
Robin Brown (R)
Don Smyth (R)
Mike Fields (R)
Jean Hughes (R)
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Probate Courts
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline, Houston TX 77002
www.co.harris.tx.us
Probate courts have jurisdiction over the proving of
wills, appointment of guardians, and settlement,
partition and distribution of estates. Judges are
elected for four-year terms.
Los juzgados en materia de sucesión tienen
jurisdicción sobre la validez de testamentos, la
selección de guardianes y los acuerdos, la
repartición y la distribución de sucesiones. Los
jueces son elegidos por períodos de 4 años.
No.
1
2
3
4
Judge
Loyd Wright (R)
Mike Wood (R)
Rory Olsen (R)
Christine Butts (R)
713-368-6700
713-386-6710
713-368-6730
713-368-6767
Justices of the Peace of Harris County
Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction over criminal
misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only, for
example, assault without injury, disorderly conduct,
public intoxication and traffic offenses that occur in
the County.
They perform marriages, issue
commitment papers for the mentally ill, consider
eviction cases, and hear small claims suits. Judges
are elected for four-year terms.
Los Jueces de paz tienen responsabilidad por casos
criminales menores castigables solamente por una
multa; por ejemplo, el asalto sin lesión, la conducta
desordenada, la intoxicación pública y las ofensas
del tráfico que ocurren en el condado. Realizan
uniones, emiten los papeles de obligación de
hospitalizarse para el mentalmente enfermo,
consideran casos del desahucio, y oyen pleitos
pequeños de las demandas. Eligen a los jueces para
el término de cuatro años.
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Precinct 1, Position 1
Dale M. Gorczynski (D)
Precinct 1, Position 2
David M. Patronella (D)
Precinct 2, Position 1
JoAnn Delgado (D)
Precinct 2, Position 2
George E. Risner (D)
Precinct 3, Position 1
Mike Parrott (D)
Precinct 3, Position 2
Don Coffey (D)
Precinct 4, Position 1
J. Kent Adams (R)
Precinct 4, Position 2
Tom Lawrence (R)
Precinct 5, Position 1
Russell Ridgway (R)
Precinct 5, Position 2
Jeff Williams (R)
Precinct 6, Position 1
Richard C. Vara (D)
Precinct 6, Position 2
Armando Rodriguez (D)
Precinct 7, Position 1
Hilary H. Green (D)
Precinct 7, Position 2
Zinetta Burney (D)
Precinct 8, Position 1
Holly Williamson (R)
Precinct 8, Position 2
Louie Ditta (R)
713-697-1224
713-755-5125
281-481-9630
713-920-1828
713-450-2409
281-427-7449
281-376-5512
281-446-7191
713-661-2276
281-463-2341
713-921-1576
713-921-6141
713-747-3553
713-643-1512
281-479-6900
281-488-8780
Constables of Harris County
www.co.harris.tx.us
The constables are authorized peace officers and
chief process servers for the eight (8) Justice of the
Peace precincts in Harris County. They have countywide jurisdiction to serve papers for suits involving
debt or divorce, foreclosure, eviction writs and
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court summons. They also issue criminal warrants
through justice of the peace courts and provide
bailiffs for those courts.
Los alguaciles son oficiales de la paz autorizados y
los agentes principales para llevar a cabo
notificaciones y emplazamientos judiciales de los
ocho (8) precintos de los Jueces de Paz del Condado
de Harris. Tienen jurisdicción en todo el condado
para hacer entrega oficial de documentos de
demanda que involucran deuda o divorcio,
ejecuciónes
hipotecarias,
órdenes
de
desalojamiento y citatorios. También expiden
órdenes de arresto a través de los juzgados de los
jueces de paz y proveen alguaciles para custodiar a
los acusados en dichos juzgados.
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Jack F. Abercia (D)
Gary L. Freeman (D)
Ken Jones (D)
Ron Hickman (R)
Phil Camus (R)
Victor Trevino (D)
May Walker (D)
Bill Bailey (R)
713-755-5200
713-477-2766
281-427-4791
281-401-6205
281-492-3500
713-923-9156
713-643-6118
281-479-2525
School Board Trustees
Trustees set policies that dictate the standards and
philosophy by which schools are run and the criteria
used to judge whether they are being run well. Key
duties include hiring and evaluating the
superintendent, approving the school budget,
establishing goals and evaluating outcomes, and
communicating with the community.
Regentes de las juntas escolares establecen los
criterios y la filosofía por los cuales se rigen las
escuelas y determinan las normas utilizadas para
evaluar si se llevaron a cabo. Las funciones claves
de los regentes incluyen la contratación y
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evaluación del Superintendente, aprobación del
presupuesto de la escuela, establecimiento de
metas y evaluación de los resultados y
comunicación con el público.
HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION (HCDE)
713-694-6300
www.hcde-texas.org
6 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Carl Schwartz (R)
Angie Chesnut (R)
Michael Wolfe (R)
Louis D. Evans, III (R)
Debra Kerner (D)
Roy Morales (R)
Jim Henley (D)
Independent School Districts
Aldine ISD
281-985-6200 Fax: 281-985-6213
www.aldine.k12.tx.us
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Marine Jones
Dr. Alton Smith
Rose Avalos (President)
Rick Ogden
Steve Mead
Merlin Griggs
Dr. Viola M. Garcia
ALIEF ISD
281-498-8110
www.alief.isd.tenet.edu
4 Year Term
Position
1
Board Member
Dr. John Hansen
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Rick Moreno
Ann Williams
Ella Jefferson
Nighi Ho
Sarah Winkler
Gary Cook (President)
Channelview ISD
281-452-8080 Fax: 281-452-8002
www.channelview.isd.esc4.net
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Keith Liggett
Steve Dennis
Willie Hodson (President)
Patrick Lacy
Ronald Ramirez
J. Kyle Campbell
E. B. Garcia
Clear Creek ISD
281-284-0020 Fax: 281-284-0000
www.ccisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
At Large
A
B
Board Member
Robert Davee
Win Weber
Ken Baliker
Page Rander
Dee Scott (President)
Carles Pond
Ann Hammond
Crosby ISD
281-328-9200
www.crosbyisd.org
4 Year Term
Position
1
Board Member
Tanya Eagleton
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2
3
4
5
6
7
JoAnn Crawford
John Lindsey
Sheryl Shaw
Carla Mills Windfont
Dan Kasprzak
Gerald Blankenship (Persident)
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
281-897-4000
www.cyisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Larry Youngblood
Ethel Wolfe
Bill Morris
Linda Woodul
John Ogletree (President)
Don Ryan
Bob Covey
Dayton ISD
936-258-2667
www.daytonisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Dr. Luke Chachere
Baret Stephenson (President)
Thomas Payne
Bob Pickle
Craig McNair
Larry Wadzeck
Jim Smesny
Deer Park ISD
832-668-7000
www.dpisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
Board Member
Rhonda Lowe
Lee Giddens
35
3
4
5
6
7
Ryan Taylor
Lynn Kirkpatrick
Ken Donnell (President)
Mike Mills
Donna Thomas
Galena Park ISD
832-386-1000
www.galenaparkisd.com
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Joe Stephens
Wanda H. Johnson
Jeff Miller
Roman Garza
Winifred J. Broussard
June Harris (President)
Dawn Fisher
Goose Creek ISD
281-420-4800
www.gccisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Howard Sampson
Agustin Loredo, III
Ken Martin (President)
Carl Burg
Jenice Coffey
Robert Hoskins
Wilyne Laughlin
Houston ISD
713-556-6005
www.houstonisd.org
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
Board Member
Anna Eastman
Carol Mims Galloway
Manuel Rodriguez, Jr.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
Paula M. Harris
Michael L. Lunceford
Greg Meyers (President)
Harvin C. Moore
Judith Cruz
Lawrence Marshall
Huffman ISD
281-324-1871
www.huffmanisd.net
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Becky Streetman
Jacob Godoy
Ray Burt
Dean Tinnin
Charles Bardwell (President)
Matt Dutton
Guy Smith
Humble ISD
281-641-1000
www.humble.k12.tx.us
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Lynn Fields
Keith Lapeze (President)
Bonnie Longnion
Charles Cunninghan
Brent Engelage
Dave Martin
Robert Scarfo
Katy ISD
281-396-6000
www.katyisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
Board Member
Joe M. Adams
Rebecca Fox
Chris Crockett
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4
5
6
7
Eric M. Duhon
Judith Snyder (President)
Robert Shaw
Neal Howard
Klein ISD
832-249-4000
www.kleinisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Georgan Reitmeier (President)
David m. Clark
Jim Smith
Stephen J. Szymczak
Ronnie Anderson
Paul Lanham
Rick Mann
La Porte ISD
281-604-7000
www.lpisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Bill Snead (President)
Kathy Green
Craig Hulcy
Lee Wallace
Virginia Pierson-Turner
Charlcya Wheeler
Dee Anne Thomson
New Caney ISD
281-577-8600
www.newcaneyisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
Board Member
Stacey Shipley
Jimmy Verron
Alan Moreau, Jr.
Mark Needham
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5
6
7
Everett Mitchell (President)
Curt Joslin
Elizabeth R. Harrell
North Forest ISD
713-633-1600
www.nfisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Dr. Silvia Brooks Williams
Charles H. Taylor
Lois Edwards
Thaddeus Seals
Albert Coleman (President)
Henry McGowen
Horace Williams, Jr.
Pasadena ISD
713-740-0000
www.pasadenaisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Fred Roberts
Mariselle Quijano-Lerma
Nelda Sullivan
Jack Bailey
Jerry Speer (President)
Marshall Kendrick
Vickie Morgan
Pearland ISD
281-485-3203
www.pearlandisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
Board Member
Dean Hamil
Dr. Glenn Garrison (President)
Virgil Gant
Andrew Soloman
Rebecca L. Decker
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6
7
Sam Gray
Pam Boegler
Sheldon ISD
281-727-2000
www.sheldonisd.com
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Keith Norwood
Latricia Archie
Eileen Palmer
Fred Rivas
Ken Coleman (President)
Ed Lipscomb
Debbie Kolacny
Spring ISD
281-891-6000
www.springisd.org
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Deborah Jensen
Calvin Tang
Justine Durant (President)
Jeffery Mitchell
Mel Smith
Ron Crier
Jana Anders
Spring Branch ISD
713-464-1511
www.springbranchisd.com
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
Board Member
Wayne Schaper
Mary Grace Landrum
Theresa Kosmoski
Susan Kellner
Bob Stevenson
Pam Goodson
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Mike Falick (President)
Stafford Municipal School District
281-261-9200
www.stafford.msd.esc4.net
3 Year Term
Board Member
Cindy Hoelscher (President)
Greg Holsapple
Virginia Rosas
Rodney Buter
Ed Castillo
ShaMekka Pratt-Simmons
Ettienne Zak
Term Expires…
2011
2013
2012
2011
2013
2013
2012
Southwest Schools
713-784-6345
www.swschools.org
Board Member
Rita Ebach
Rick Hargrove
Hugh Conway
Melva Meronek
Doris Brand
Jorge Mancilla
Patti Kelly
Term Expires…
2012
2010
2012
2011
2010
2013
2013
Tomball ISD
281-450-1214
www.tomballisd.net
4 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Katharine Hanson
Stephen L. Robinson
John E. McStravick
Mark Lewandowski
Ken Odom (President)
Sam Gregson
Lisa Nicholas
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Waller ISD
936-931-3685
www.wallerisd.net
3 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Dr. David Kirkpatrick
Shaun Nelson
Bryan Lowe
Louis Tucker
David Kaminski (President)
Michael Prince
Kim Parmer
Houston Community College
713-718-5025
www.hccs.edu
6 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Board Member
Yolanda N. Flores
Bruce Austin
Mary Ann Perez
Dr. Michael P. Williams (Chairman)
Richard M. Schechter
Sandie Mullins
Neeta Sane
Eva Loredo
Christopher W. Oliver
Lone Star College
832-813-6500
www.lonestar.edu
6 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
David Holsey
Open
Stephanie Marquard
Robert J. Adam
David A. Vogts
Bob Wolfe
Linda S. Good
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8
9
Randy Bates (Chair)
Priscilla Kelly
Lee College
281-425-6301
www.lee.edu
6 Year Term
Board of Regents
Pete Alfaro
Keith Coburn
Don Coffey
Wayne Gray
Ron Haddox
Mark Hall
Mark Himsel
Judy Jirrels
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Mike Murphy
San Jacinto College
281-998-6100
www.sjcd.edu
6 Year Term
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Board Member
Ben Meador
Dr. Ruede Wheeler
Marie Flickinger (Chair)
Larry Wilson
John Moon, Jr.
Dan Mims
C. Wayne Slovacek
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POLITICAL PARTIES
DEMOCRATIC PARTY - Harris County
Gerald Birnberg, Chairperson
713-802-0085 Fax: 713-802-2082
www.hcdp.org
DEMOCRATIC PARTY - State of Texas
Boyd L. Richie, Chairman
512-478-9800 Fax: 512-480-2500
www.txdemocrats.org
GREEN PARTY - Harris County
Co-chairs Alfred Molison & Matthew
Loughran
713-866-6285
www.harriscountygreenparty.org
GREEN PARTY - State of Texas
Co-chairs Christine Morshedi & Thomas
Muhammad
210-460-7672
www.txgreens.org
LIBERTARIAN PARTY - Harris County
Guy McLendon, Chairman
832-372-8131
www.tx.lp.org/harris
LIBERTARIAN PARTY - State of Texas
Patrick Dixon, Chairman
800-422-1776
www.tx.lp.org
REFORM PARTY - Harris County
David Collison, Chairman
281-852-2928
www.harriscountyrp.org
REFORM PARTY - State of Texas
B. J. Kennedy, Chairman
www.texasreformparty.org
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REPUBLICAN PARTY - Harris County
Jared Woodfill, Chairman
713-838-7900 Fax: 713-838-7901
www.harriscountygop.com
REPUBLICAN PARTY - State of Texas
Cathie Adams, Chairperson
512-477-9821 Fax: 512-480-0709
www.texasgop.org
Helpful Telephone Numbers
Teléphonos Importantes
Animal Control
281-999-3191
Attorney Gen. Consumer Protection
800-621-0508
Better Business Bureau
713-868-9500
Chamber of Commerce/Greater
Houston Partnership
713-844-3600
Children’s Assessment Center
(Sexual abuse only)
713-986-3300
Children’s Protective Services
713-394-4000
Citizens Assistance Houston
311 or 713-837-0311
County Clerk
713-755-6411
Texas (Governor’s Office)
800-252-9600
Texas Department of Public Safety
281-517-1333
Emergencies
911
Environmental
Harris County Pollution Control
713-920-2831
TCEQ
713-767-3700
Federal Information Center
800-333-4636
Harris County Flood Control
713-684-4000
Harris County Dept. of Education
713-694-6300
Harris County Hospital District
713-566-6400
Harris County Information
713-755-5000
Harris County Toll Road Authority
832-601-7800
Houston Health Department
713-794-9320
Freedom of Information Hotline
800-580-6651
Houston Independent School
District
713-556-6005
Houston
Planning and Development
713-837-7701
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Police-Interpersonal Violence
League of Women Voters – Houston
Library Systems
Houston
Harris County
Lone Star Legal Aid
Metro Bus Routes & Scheduling
Poison Center
Post Office
Social Security, General Info.
State Auditor’s Office Hotline
State Bar of Texas Chief Discipline
Counsel
State Property Tax Information
Street Repair – City Sign and Signal
Tax Information
Auto License
Harris Co. Property Appraisal
I.R.S
TX. Dept. of Housing and
Community Affairs, Housing
Resource Center
Texas Ethics Commission
TX. Hwy. Dept. Road Conditions
Public Info Office (24 hrs.)
Texas Legislature Status of Bills
United Way
Vehicle Title Registration (TX Dot)
Voter Registration
Women’s Info. Referral (WIRES)
713-967-5743
713-784-2923
832-393-1313
713-749-9000
713-652-0077
713-739-4000
800-222-1222
800-275-8777
800-772-1213
800-892-8348
713-759-6963
800-252-9121
713-837-0311
713-368-2000
713-812-5800
800-829-4477
512-475-4595
800-325-8506
713-802-5072
713-802-5074
877-824-7038
713-685-2300
713-681-6637
713-368-8683
713-528-2121
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Other State Government Web Sites
Health & Human Services Commission:
www.hhsc.state.tx.us
Health Department:
www.tdh.state.tx.us
Housing and Community Affairs Department:
www.tdhca.state.tx.us
Human Services Dept:
www.dhs.state.tx.us
Licensing and Regulation Dept:
www.license.state.tx.us
Public Utility Commission:
www.puc.state.tx.us
State Auditor’s office:
www.sao.state.tx.us
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality:
www.tceq.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency:
www.tea.texas.gov
Texas Ethics Commission:
www.ethics.state.tx.us
Texas Legislature Online:
www.capitol.state.tx.us
Transportation Department:
www.dot.state.tx.us
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