Harris County has declared racism a public health crisis. A Disproportionate Impact Study by the Commissioners Court's Analyst's Office shows racism harms nearly every social determinant of health. Commissioner Rodney Ellis's office is pushing for a countywide Racial Equity Impact Assessment and working to make sure every county policy advances racial equity. COVID-19 has made existing health and economic gaps worse for communities of color.
Harris County declared racism a public health crisis and is working to review county policies through a racial equity lens. This could affect how county services and resources are distributed in your neighborhood.
