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Phone calls carry 3x the weight of emails. Here is exactly what to say when you call city hall, the state capitol, or Congress.
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Federal races get the attention. Down-ballot races shape your daily life. Here is how to research every race before election day.
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Pothole on your street? Streetlight out? Illegal dumping? Houston 311 handles it. Three ways to file, and what happens after you do.
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Your county government controls flood protection, public health, roads, and the jail. Meet the 5 people who run it all.
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We the People. Three branches. Your rights. The whole thing, explained like you are a neighbor -- not a law student.
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From an idea on a napkin to a signature on a desk. The steps a bill takes to become law -- at every level of government.
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You pay taxes. Where does that money actually go? City, county, state, federal -- every dollar traced.
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You have rights during every interaction with law enforcement. Knowing them does not make you suspicious. It makes you informed. Here is what Texas law says.
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Texas does not have online voter registration. You need a paper form. Here is exactly how it works — deadlines, ID requirements, and where to check your status.
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You have roughly 12 elected officials who make decisions about your life. City, county, state, federal. Here is how to find every one of them from your address.
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City Council meets most Tuesdays at 1:30 PM. Public comment is open to everyone. You get 3 minutes. Here is how to show up and use them.
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Houston runs on a strong-mayor system. One mayor, 16 council members, and a controller. Here is how decisions get made about your streets, your water, and your safety.
Harris County Clerk
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Harris County Sheriff
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Commissioner, Precinct 3
Harris County Judge
District Attorney
Tax Assessor-Collector
Commissioner, Precinct 1
City Council District I
City Council District K
City Council District J
At-Large Position 1