Lina Hidalgo

When I took office in 2019, I set out to build a county government that works for everyone — not just the powerful and well-connected. Together, we’ve made incredible progress through unprecedented challenges. 🎥Watch my announcement below.

REMINDER: Today is Election Day for the TX-18 runoff to fill the remainder of the term left open after the passing of former Representative and Mayor Sylvester Turner. I’m proud to support my friend Christian Menefee, who will fight for working families and our community in Congress. If you live in Texas’s 18th District, please make a plan and go vote. Polls are open until 7PM today, Saturday, January 31. For more information on voting locations, visit HarrisVotes.com . Every vote matters! 🗳️

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo On-Site Updates on Latest Severe Winter Weather Impacts x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

If you feel like you’re being price gouged during the hard freeze, don’t hesitate to report your concerns to the Harris County Attorney’s Office by sending an email to consumerhelp@harriscountytx.gov or texting 346-354-7459. Keep your receipts, any images of signage, and other documents for your complaint.

Hear from your Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo with the latest severe weather updates.

Good morning, just a brief update. Right now, people need to stay put. We have ice on some free ways and surrounding areas. This is an evolving situation. I will provide an update at noon.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Severe Winter Weather Press Conference x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The risks with this winter weather are two-fold: cold temperatures and dangerous roads. For the first one, remember the 4 p’s (people, plants, pets, and pipes). Visit readyharris.org for guidance on insulating and draining your pipes. Make sure you have supplies through Tuesday. As to roads, by Saturday at 9pm, please get to where you need to be for the weekend. Just a paper-thin layer of ice can make our roads dangerous. We are treating them for first responders and to try to prevent some of the freezing, but please do not go out until the roads are safe. The forecast is still a little uncertain, so stay tuned to your local news. Like any emergency, unexpected incidents might emerge. All of us at the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be at our emergency operations center through the duration of the emergency, alongside dozens of partner, from Law enforcement to power, Red Cross, etc.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Press Conference on Severe Winter Weather Preparedness x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Kudos to the Houston Texans on advancing to the second round of the playoffs. This team showed real determination, playing with heart and discipline despite major offensive injuries. That kind of resilience matters.

Harris County has the fourth largest Venezuelan population in the U.S., and a majority Latin American population. Our energy industry, with obvious ties to Venezuela, is a major part of our economy, jobs, and the stability of energy prices nationally. I know that folks in Harris County are watching President Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela this morning. Actions to help a people topple an illegitimate and ruinous dictator can be a good thing, and many are rightly celebrating the removal of the top leader of a truly terrible autocratic regime. Not only could this morning’s actions help improve the lives of Venezuelans, but on a numbers-and-cents basis, they could lead to better outcomes for our residents, our energy industry, and the nation. That said, Harris County residents and our industry only stand to gain from this morning’s actions if they lead to stability in Venezuela. That is not only obvious, but it is what I am hearing from community and industry leaders. A transition to democracy in Venezuela is our only hope for stability and for a true benefit to Americans and the American economy. A reconstitution of the Venezuelan oil industry is impossible without a reconstitution of the political system. And it is impossible for American forces to be that political system. As we have learned from intervening in other regions, only the legitimately elected Venezuelan leadership can engender a stable government and oil industry. The president and Congress have the opportunity and responsibility to leverage this moment to negotiate the exit of the entire Maduro regime and usher in a prompt transition to democracy. The logical answer is the installation of the internationally-recognized President-elect, Edmundo González Urrutia, along with the coalition around him, which is essentially led by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado. What is to come can look like democratic, prosperous, and valuable U.S. ally Panama, or it can look like tumultuous Libya or Iraq. The prosperity that comes from the arrest of Maduro can be a temporary sugar high, or it can be a long-term cause for celebration for Venezuelans, Harris County, and our nation. The outcome depends on whether or not there is a prompt and just transition to democracy. President Trump’s words so far on his plans to “take over” and “run Venezuela” indefinitely with “boots on the ground” do not bode well for U.S. interests or for Venezuela’s necessary future success. Neither do his threats to depose the duly elected presidents of Mexico and Colombia. As President Trump’s “takeover” proceeds, on behalf of community and economic interests in Harris County – the third largest county in the nation and home to a massive energy industry with national ramifications – I call for the President to usher in stability and success by ensuring a prompt democratic transition in Venezuela. And I call for Congress to reclaim its power and hold the President’s actions accountable, ensuring they bring about a prompt transition to the elected Venezuelan leadership and their winning coalition. This necessitates transparency and respect for the rule of law on the part of our federal leadership. I and my office remain in touch with industry leaders, diplomatic representatives, and federal partners as the situation unfolds.

⚾️ 2026 is set to be a great year for sports in Harris County! Starting with the Astros signing Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai! Welcome, on behalf of Harris County!! Go ‘Stros!! Looking forward to supporting all our sports teams and to welcoming FIFA this year! ⚽️ It’ll be wonderful to show off our county ⭐️

Happy New Year from Austin. Cool place. Houston is cooler. #dublinblues

Annise Parker is Kim Ogg 2.0 facebook.com/share/p/17Wyop…

👀 The top lawyer for the Texas Republican Party has endorsed “democrat” Dwight Boykins.

Harris County is happy to welcome the FIFA World Cup 26™! More than 500,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to travel to our County for the games next summer, all taking place at Harris County’s NRG stadium. We are working with local and FIFA partners to ensure that all fans can enjoy the games safely. Let’s get ready for some fútbol! ⚽️

A budget is a moral document, a reflection of our values. Unfortunately, despite major cuts to programs for working people by the Trump Administration and attacks on local governments by the State of Texas, the FY2026 Harris County budget let down working families. Read my full statement: news.hcp1.net/254756-final-s…

What a great few days at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation ALC and Gala.

Shanah Tovah! Wishing those who celebrate a wonderful new year filled with joy, health, and togetherness.

You all know I’m a massive Star Wars nerd. But in all seriousness, many times, the shows we watch, books we read, or comedy we laugh at, do the best job at encapsulating major challenges. This is a quote from Andor— “The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest.” -Senator Mon Mothma Not exactly on point but, if ABC are hiding the truth due to a “screaming monster,” what is the point of owning a news network? Photo credit ABC/Disney+