Today, we honor all of those who have served and who continue to serve in the U.S military.

Veterans: we thank you and we salute you. Your bravery and commitment make this country what it is.

Across Harris County, nearly 900,000 people rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.  While food banks are doing everything they can, they simply cannot fill the gap left by those benefits being suspended or significantly reduced.

“We’re prioritizing high-risk cases with trauma-informed prosecutors. It’s about PREVENTION. It’s about helping survivors navigate trauma and building a safety net. To the survivors…you deserve to be met with care and not conditions.”

It’s that simple.

Last week, your elected leaders passed a budget that will help us sustain the largest expansion in the DA's office in recent history. Watch to learn more:

When we choose to support second chances for people who deserve it, we’re helping create a more stable future for themselves and their families. Not only that, we’re making Harris County safer—for everyone.

Thinking about dumping that old desk on a dead-end street?
Or dropping your mattress in a ditch?
Maybe forgetting your futon on the side of the road?

Not smart. Illegal dumping is a crime that brings hefty penalties (yes, fines and/or jail time). Not to mention, it’s bad for our planet.

Nearly 500 kids now have backpacks filled with school supplies thanks to Saturday's back-to-school giveaway. Honored to stand alongside the C.J. Stroud Foundation volunteers, Tank Dell & the Texans, plus Chris Hollins, and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Investing in families strengthens our community.

22 shots. That’s how many times Oscar Rosales opened fire on Cpl. Charles Galloway as he sat in his patrol car during a routine traffic stop.

Last week, Rosales was found guilty of Capital murder. Today, that jury decided Rosales should die for the life he stole on January 23, 2022.

You’ve chosen a path of purpose. One that takes courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. You stand on behalf of the people of Harris County now. You will seek truth, pursue fairness, and ensure all voices are heard—especially the most vulnerable.

Welcome to the family.

You’ve chosen a path of purpose. One that takes courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. You stand on behalf of the people of Harris County now. You will seek truth, pursue fairness, and ensure all voices are heard—especially the most vulnerable. Welcome to the family.

Team HCDAO walking for mental health awareness!

We’re proud to support the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, @namiwalks. Our office’s new Mental Health Bureau means Harris County gets the treatment and services this community deserves. Mental Health Matters.

This Saturday, 10-2 pm, the HCDAO is proud to work with
@tiffanydthomas.bsky.social and our partners, hosting a free expunction clinic and job fair at the Alief Community Center.
 
Check your eligibility prior to attending: www.clearyourrecordharriscounty.org