Welcome to Harris County Precict One
Commissioner Rodney Ellis

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…

See Precinct One at Work

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...

See what's Happening in Precinct One

Featured News

Camp Logan Anniversary

23 Aug, 24

On August 23, 1917, the Camp Logan Riots occurred here in Houston. Some of the same injustices that the soldiers of Camp Logan faced, including racial profiling, police brutality, and inadequate legal representation, are issues that people of color still grapple with today. We hear their voices in the present and work toward addressing what was previously left unheard.
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BIPOC Mental Health

12 Aug, 24

Together, we can raise awareness about the unique mental health care challenges BIPOC communities experience while we continue our work to lift the stigma, break down barriers to care, and connect people to culturally inclusive resources.
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We must prioritize safety in our communities

09 Aug, 24

We’ve yet to see an end to police brutality and systemic oppression, and we won’t see it until we courageously advocate for initiatives and programs that invest in community safety and center people, all people.
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