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Who Decides
Civic life, elections, and accountability
From the Library
12 resources
Community
5 organizations working on this
Third Ward Community Development Corporation
NGOWe are building economic power and civic infrastructure in Third Ward — one of Houston's historic Af…
Coalition for Environment, Equity & Resilience (CEER)
NGOCEER works at the intersection of environmental justice and civic power in Greater Houston. We organ…
Lone Star Legal Aid
NGOWe provide free civil legal services to low-income people in Texas. Our attorneys and advocates help…
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
NGOCatholic Charities provides help to anyone in need — regardless of faith, immigration status, or bac…
Houston Area Urban League
nonprofitBuilds college and career readiness for Houston students through literacy development, mentoring, tu…
Happening soon
6 upcoming events
Sat, May 2, 12:00 PM
2026 May Uniform Election Date (Local Propositions)
Check harrisvotes.com for polling locations if elections are called
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM
Super Neighborhood Council Meetings (88 Neighborhoods)
Varies by council — visit houstontx.gov/superneighborhoods for your council
Mon, May 11, 11:30 PM
Super Neighborhood Alliance Monthly Meeting
Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St (or virtual)
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
City Council Committee: Regulatory Affairs
Houston City Hall, Council Chamber
Fri, May 15, 4:00 PM
Houston Forensic Science Center Board Meeting
500 Jefferson St, Houston TX 77002
Wed, May 20, 7:00 PM
Houston Ethics Commission Meeting
Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St
Policy & Officials
8 related policies
Texas Creates Group to Study Alert Notification Systems
Harris County Requests 21 New Deputy Positions
Federal Law Could Change Bankruptcy Court Rules
Highways First Act: Federal Transportation Policy Proposal
Federal Bill to Prevent Suicide Moves Through Congress
Federal Bill Aims to Ban Flavored Cigarettes
8 related officials
Available Services
8 services and programs
Right2Justice Criminal Justice Reform
Community-led campaign to reform the criminal justice system in Harris and Dallas counties.…
Free legal help for Houston neighbors
Free civil legal help — eviction, immigration, family law, and more for low-income Houstonians.…
Downtown Houston
Tenant rights help — Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Free legal help for tenants facing eviction, unsafe conditions, or lease disputes in Harris County.…
713-228-0732
Free immigration legal help — Catholic Charities
Free immigration legal services for Houston neighbors — DACA, green cards, citizenship, and more.…
Montrose
Youth Voter Registration Drives
Nonpartisan voter registration reaching over 150,000 young eligible voters across Texas.…
Civic Leadership and Organizer Training
Training for community organizers and advocates across Black, Latinx, and AAPI cohorts.…

