Commissioner Rodney Ellis
@rodneyellis.bsky.social
Ellis said it "fits a broader pattern of political attacks on higher education and institutions serving Black and brown students." bit.ly/3WQUBye
State-ordered investigation into Texas Southern University finances draws scrutiny from local leaders | Houston Public Media
The school in Houston’s Third Ward is one of the largest historically Black universities in the United States, with more than 8,000 students.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Ellis said it "fits a broader pattern of political attacks on higher education and institutions serving Black and brown students." bit.ly/3WQUBye
“Today we're taking a historic step in our county. With the first-ever unified worker safety policy for all Harris County contracts, every person working on a county contract will have the right to a safe, fair workplace." - Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Harris County commissioners pass countywide construction safety policy
Harris County commissioners voted to adopt a construction safety policy that empowers officials to terminate contracts with companies that break it.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Today we're taking a historic step in our county. With the first-ever unified worker safety policy for all Harris County contracts, every person working on a county contract will have the right to a safe, fair workplace." - Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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No project, dollar, or deadline is worth a human life.
Today, Harris County took a historic step forward by passing our first unified Worksite Safety Policy, creating a system to protect every worker on County-funded construction projects.
Today, Harris County took a historic step forward by passing our first unified Worksite Safety Policy, creating a system to protect every worker on County-funded construction projects.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
No project, dollar, or deadline is worth a human life.
Today, Harris County took a historic step forward by passing our first unified Worksite Safety Policy, creating a system to protect every worker on County-funded construction projects.
Today, Harris County took a historic step forward by passing our first unified Worksite Safety Policy, creating a system to protect every worker on County-funded construction projects.
Reposted by Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Good morning, Harris County! Commissioners Court will be live today (November 13) streaming at 9 AM.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Good morning, Harris County! Commissioners Court will be live today (November 13) streaming at 9 AM.
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I am thinking today of my friend, the great Reverend Jesse Jackson, a dear friend who has always stood up for those in need.
Please keep him and his family in heart as he continues to fight his condition today in the hospital.
He has always stood up for people, and I will always stand with him.
Please keep him and his family in heart as he continues to fight his condition today in the hospital.
He has always stood up for people, and I will always stand with him.
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I am thinking today of my friend, the great Reverend Jesse Jackson, a dear friend who has always stood up for those in need.
Please keep him and his family in heart as he continues to fight his condition today in the hospital.
He has always stood up for people, and I will always stand with him.
Please keep him and his family in heart as he continues to fight his condition today in the hospital.
He has always stood up for people, and I will always stand with him.
The shutdown may be over, but this deal ignores the most urgent crisis facing Harris County residents: the loss of affordable health care.
See my full statement on the end of the Trump shutdown.
See my full statement on the end of the Trump shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The shutdown may be over, but this deal ignores the most urgent crisis facing Harris County residents: the loss of affordable health care.
See my full statement on the end of the Trump shutdown.
See my full statement on the end of the Trump shutdown.
When it comes to the Trump shutdown, the cruelty is the point.
See my full statement on the longest shutdown in history.
For those seeking food support in the face of the shutdown, please contact my office and visit ReadyHarris.org.
See my full statement on the longest shutdown in history.
For those seeking food support in the face of the shutdown, please contact my office and visit ReadyHarris.org.
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
When it comes to the Trump shutdown, the cruelty is the point.
See my full statement on the longest shutdown in history.
For those seeking food support in the face of the shutdown, please contact my office and visit ReadyHarris.org.
See my full statement on the longest shutdown in history.
For those seeking food support in the face of the shutdown, please contact my office and visit ReadyHarris.org.
November 1, 2025 | Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on the White House’s Crusade to Deny Benefits to Working Families 32 Days into the Shutdown
November 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
November 1, 2025 | Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on the White House’s Crusade to Deny Benefits to Working Families 32 Days into the Shutdown
"It's pretty embarrassing in the third-largest county in America, in 2025. You got some glaring discrimination," Ellis added. "It's hard to ignore and impossible to justify."
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Harris County eyes $66M overhaul to end 29% pay gap for women of color
Commissioner Rodney Ellis wants to end the disparity.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"It's pretty embarrassing in the third-largest county in America, in 2025. You got some glaring discrimination," Ellis added. "It's hard to ignore and impossible to justify."
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Reposted by Commissioner Rodney Ellis
What have Harris County Democrats done this week?
October 12- October 19, 2025
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October 12- October 19, 2025
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October 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
What have Harris County Democrats done this week?
October 12- October 19, 2025
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October 12- October 19, 2025
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“Only 1.3 million dollars were added to an existing fund that has already been working with very respected legal and support groups for those communities,” Ellis said.
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Condado Harris aprueba $1.3 millones para la defensa de inmigrantes en proceso de deportación
Con cuatro votos a favor y uno en contra, el Condado Harris amplió el financiamiento al fondo de defensa legal para inmigrantes. El comisionado del Precinto 3 fue el único voto en contra. Tom Ramsey a...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Only 1.3 million dollars were added to an existing fund that has already been working with very respected legal and support groups for those communities,” Ellis said.
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Wishing a very happy birthday to former Vice President Kamala Harris, a trailblazer, barrier breaker, and unwavering advocate for justice and equality.
I’m honored to call you a friend and deeply grateful for your service to our country.
I’m honored to call you a friend and deeply grateful for your service to our country.
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Wishing a very happy birthday to former Vice President Kamala Harris, a trailblazer, barrier breaker, and unwavering advocate for justice and equality.
I’m honored to call you a friend and deeply grateful for your service to our country.
I’m honored to call you a friend and deeply grateful for your service to our country.
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on the Removal of the Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on the Removal of the Montrose Rainbow Crosswalks
Happy heavenly birthday, George Perry Floyd Jr.
Join us tonight for a community conversation on justice and safety from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at 2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054, as we reflect on our progress, the work ahead, and how we continue reimagining justice.
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Join us tonight for a community conversation on justice and safety from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at 2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054, as we reflect on our progress, the work ahead, and how we continue reimagining justice.
RSVP: bit.ly/RSVPJustice-....
October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Happy heavenly birthday, George Perry Floyd Jr.
Join us tonight for a community conversation on justice and safety from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at 2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054, as we reflect on our progress, the work ahead, and how we continue reimagining justice.
RSVP: bit.ly/RSVPJustice-....
Join us tonight for a community conversation on justice and safety from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at 2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054, as we reflect on our progress, the work ahead, and how we continue reimagining justice.
RSVP: bit.ly/RSVPJustice-....
10.10.2025 • STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER RODNEY ELLIS ON THE UNITE HERE STRIKE
October 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
10.10.2025 • STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER RODNEY ELLIS ON THE UNITE HERE STRIKE
Today, we celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Elementary School!
I’m humbled to serve on the Uvalde Moving Forward Foundation board as we mark this milestone.
This school is more than a building; it’s a symbol of resilience, hope, and the strength of Uvalde.
I’m humbled to serve on the Uvalde Moving Forward Foundation board as we mark this milestone.
This school is more than a building; it’s a symbol of resilience, hope, and the strength of Uvalde.
October 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Today, we celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Elementary School!
I’m humbled to serve on the Uvalde Moving Forward Foundation board as we mark this milestone.
This school is more than a building; it’s a symbol of resilience, hope, and the strength of Uvalde.
I’m humbled to serve on the Uvalde Moving Forward Foundation board as we mark this milestone.
This school is more than a building; it’s a symbol of resilience, hope, and the strength of Uvalde.
On what would have been George Floyd’s 51st birthday, I invite you to a community conversation on how Harris County continues to reimagine justice and safety.
📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054
RSVP today at bit.ly/RSVPJustice-Safety
📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054
RSVP today at bit.ly/RSVPJustice-Safety
October 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On what would have been George Floyd’s 51st birthday, I invite you to a community conversation on how Harris County continues to reimagine justice and safety.
📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054
RSVP today at bit.ly/RSVPJustice-Safety
📅Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍2787 El Camino, Houston, TX 77054
RSVP today at bit.ly/RSVPJustice-Safety
"State extremists in Texas are altering school curriculums to minimize the brutal truths of slavery, racial injustice and police brutality," Ellis said. "They are disproportionately purging books by LGBTQIA authors, women and authors of color."
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Harris County libraries urge residents to check out banned books
Harris County Public Library System is designated as a book sanctuary.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"State extremists in Texas are altering school curriculums to minimize the brutal truths of slavery, racial injustice and police brutality," Ellis said. "They are disproportionately purging books by LGBTQIA authors, women and authors of color."
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Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Governor Abbott’s Threat to Withhold Road Funds Over Rainbow Crosswalks
October 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Statement from Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Governor Abbott’s Threat to Withhold Road Funds Over Rainbow Crosswalks
Harris County election workers are the guardians of our Democracy.
This morning, we gathered for our annual training and breakfast with our local election judges.
We thank them for their service and for standing on the front lines to protect the sacred right to vote.
This morning, we gathered for our annual training and breakfast with our local election judges.
We thank them for their service and for standing on the front lines to protect the sacred right to vote.
October 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Harris County election workers are the guardians of our Democracy.
This morning, we gathered for our annual training and breakfast with our local election judges.
We thank them for their service and for standing on the front lines to protect the sacred right to vote.
This morning, we gathered for our annual training and breakfast with our local election judges.
We thank them for their service and for standing on the front lines to protect the sacred right to vote.
The government’s duty is to protect dignity, not deny it.
End the Trump shutdown.
Keep NFIP issuing policies.
Fund WIC and SNAP.
Extend ACA subsidies.
Put working families first and honor the oath to serve.
End the Trump shutdown.
Keep NFIP issuing policies.
Fund WIC and SNAP.
Extend ACA subsidies.
Put working families first and honor the oath to serve.
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The government’s duty is to protect dignity, not deny it.
End the Trump shutdown.
Keep NFIP issuing policies.
Fund WIC and SNAP.
Extend ACA subsidies.
Put working families first and honor the oath to serve.
End the Trump shutdown.
Keep NFIP issuing policies.
Fund WIC and SNAP.
Extend ACA subsidies.
Put working families first and honor the oath to serve.
Join us tomorrow night for Communities First: Flooding, Resilience, and Environmental Justice, a robust conversation with Dr. Robert Bullard of the @bullardcenter and moderated by Sonny Messiah-Jiles of the Houston Defender (@defendernetwork).
RSVP today at bit.ly/DrBullardLT.
RSVP today at bit.ly/DrBullardLT.
September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us tomorrow night for Communities First: Flooding, Resilience, and Environmental Justice, a robust conversation with Dr. Robert Bullard of the @bullardcenter and moderated by Sonny Messiah-Jiles of the Houston Defender (@defendernetwork).
RSVP today at bit.ly/DrBullardLT.
RSVP today at bit.ly/DrBullardLT.
As we face cuts from the Trump Admin & revenue caps from the state, it's more critical than ever for Harris County to stand up for working people.
Thank you Rep.
@jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social
for stopping by Commissioners Court to call attention to the state's attacks on local governments.
Thank you Rep.
@jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social
for stopping by Commissioners Court to call attention to the state's attacks on local governments.
September 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
As we face cuts from the Trump Admin & revenue caps from the state, it's more critical than ever for Harris County to stand up for working people.
Thank you Rep.
@jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social
for stopping by Commissioners Court to call attention to the state's attacks on local governments.
Thank you Rep.
@jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social
for stopping by Commissioners Court to call attention to the state's attacks on local governments.
While I am disappointed that the budget has passed, I will never stop fighting for the working people of Harris County.
September 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
While I am disappointed that the budget has passed, I will never stop fighting for the working people of Harris County.