Harris
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Harris

County

Details

GEOID
48201
State
TX
Population
5,045,026 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
29.8573, -95.3923

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

50% (5/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (23)
Services
Legislative bodies
Elected officials
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (23)

Tax Assessor-Collector

Executive Harris

Elected office responsible for property tax collection and vehicle registration

Information Technology

Executive Harris

Department providing technology infrastructure and services to county government

Juvenile Probation

Judicial Harris

Department managing juvenile justice supervision and rehabilitation programs

Public Defender's Office

Judicial Harris

Office providing legal defense to indigent defendants in Harris County courts

County Treasurer

Executive Harris

Elected office responsible for managing county funds and investments

District Attorney's Office

Executive Harris

Elected office responsible for criminal prosecution in Harris County

Human Resources & Risk Management

Executive Harris

Department managing county employment, benefits, and risk mitigation

Community Services

Executive Harris

Department providing social services and community programs to Harris County residents

Flood Control District

Executive Harris

District responsible for flood mitigation, drainage infrastructure, and bayou management

County Attorney's Office

Executive Harris

Elected office providing legal counsel to county government

District Clerk's Office

Executive Harris

Elected office managing district court records and filings

Public Library

Executive Harris

County library system serving Harris County residents with branches across the county

Commissioners Court

Legislative Harris

County Judge + 4 precinct commissioners governing Harris County

Budget Management

Executive Harris

Department responsible for county budget development and financial planning

Engineering

Executive Harris

Department managing county infrastructure, roads, and bridges

Pollution Control Services

Executive Harris

Department monitoring and enforcing environmental regulations in Harris County

County Clerk's Office

Executive Harris

Elected office responsible for official county records, elections, and vital statistics

Emergency Management

Public_safety Harris

Department coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for Harris County

Institute of Forensic Sciences

Executive Harris

Institute providing forensic science services including medical examiner and crime lab

Toll Road Authority

Executive Harris

Authority managing toll road operations and infrastructure in Harris County

Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Harris

Elected office responsible for law enforcement and county jail operations

Public Health Services

Executive Harris

Department providing public health programs, disease prevention, and health education

County Auditor

Executive Harris

Office responsible for auditing county finances and ensuring fiscal accountability