This guide helps you discover who represents you in government. We have about 12 elected officials who make decisions that affect our daily lives in Houston. Most people know the president, but fewer know their city council member or state representative. This tool shows you exactly who your officials are based on your home address. You'll learn what each person does and how they impact your neighborhood. Your mayor sets the city's direction and priorities. Your council member decides on local issues like street repairs, parks, and development in your area. Your county commissioner handles things like roads, flood control, and health services. Your state representative and senator make laws about schools, healthcare, and jobs. Your U.S. representatives and senators work on national issues that affect Houston families. Knowing your officials matters because they control budgets that fund our schools, fix our roads, and keep our neighborhoods safe. They decide on policies that affect housing costs, public transportation, and emergency services. When you know who represents you, you can contact them about issues you care about. You can attend their town halls, call their offices, or email them directly. This guide gives you their contact information and explains the best ways to reach each official. Start by entering your address to see your complete list of representatives.
The fastest way
Go to houstontx.gov/council and enter your address. It will show your Houston City Council Member immediately. For all other levels of government, use vote.org/elected-officials — enter your address and it shows every elected official from President down to local school board.
Who represents you in Houston
If you live inside Houston city limits, you are represented by a lot of people. Here is the full stack:
U.S. President
2 U.S. Senators (statewide — Texas)
1 U.S. Representative (your Congressional district)
Governor of Texas
Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller (statewide)
1 Texas State Senator (your state Senate district)
1 Texas State Representative (your state House district)
Harris County Judge (countywide — like a county mayor)
1 Harris County Commissioner (your precinct — 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Mayor of Houston
Houston City Controller
1 Houston City Council Member (your district — A through K)
5 At-Large Council Members (represent the whole city)
Your school board trustees (HISD or your local ISD)
How to look them up
LevelWhere to look
Houston City Councilhoustontx.gov/council
Harris Countyharriscountytx.gov/Government
Texas Legislaturewrm.capitol.texas.gov — "Who Represents Me"
U.S. Congresscongress.gov/members/find-your-member
All levels at oncevote.org/elected-officials
How to contact them
Phone calls are the most effective form of constituent contact. Call during business hours. Tell the staffer your name, that you live in their district, and your specific ask. Keep it under 2 minutes.
Emails work but get less attention than calls. Use a clear subject line: "Resident of [neighborhood] — request on [topic]." Keep it to 3 paragraphs max.
In-person office visits are the gold standard. Schedule through the office. Bring a one-page summary of your ask. Bring a neighbor if you can.
Town halls and community meetings — show up and ask your question publicly. This creates a record and puts other constituents on notice.
Tips
Always say you are a constituent and give your address or ZIP code. Offices track constituent contacts by geography.
Be specific. "Vote no on HB 1234" is actionable. "Fix education" is not.
Follow up. If you call once, call again in two weeks. Persistence signals that the issue matters.
If you do not know which official handles your issue, start with your City Council Member's office. They will route you to the right person.
