Houston Directory
Documented profiles of government agencies, organizations, and companies in Houston and Harris County. Every entry sourced from primary records — court filings, procurement databases, regulatory documents, and public disclosures.
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Government & Organizations
3 profilesHarris County DA, HPD, Commissioners Court, Sheriff, Flood Control District, Port of Houston Authority, METRO, and civic organizations.
Companies & Contractors
1 profileEnergy sector, petrochemical industry, engineering firms, and government contractors operating in Harris County.
Houston Investigative Beat Map
Top 5 accountability targets in Harris County — investigation angles and public records.
Harris County District Attorney's Office
Sean Teare (elected 2024, took office Jan 2025)
Investigation angles
- ›Case screening & dismissal patterns
- ›Plea policy transparency
- ›Domestic violence bureau implementation
- ›Politically sensitive recusals
Key public records
Case filings (public docket), press releases, annual stats, TPIA to dao.harriscountytx.gov
Harris County Flood Control District
Prop A bond program ($2.5B+)
Investigation angles
- ›Bond spending pace & contractor performance
- ›Project selection equity
- ›Cost overruns and delays
- ›Procurement accountability
Key public records
Bond program reports, project contracts, procurement records, board minutes (TPIA to hcfcd.org)
Port of Houston Authority
Port Commission (appointed governing body)
Investigation angles
- ›Ship Channel dredging & expansion contracts
- ›Air quality & environmental justice
- ›Industrial safety incidents
- ›Public spending transparency
Key public records
Commission minutes, capital contracts, environmental permits, annual budgets
City of Houston Administration
Mayor John Whitmire (elected Nov 2023)
Investigation angles
- ›Budget stress & pension liabilities
- ›Infrastructure delivery timelines
- ›Major city contracts
- ›Police oversight
Key public records
City Council agenda packets, budget docs, contracts $50K+, audit reports
Harris County Commissioners Court
County Judge + 4 Precinct Commissioners
Investigation angles
- ›Flood control spending priorities
- ›Jail & criminal justice policy
- ›Budget disputes
- ›Election administration oversight
Key public records
Court agendas/minutes, budget documents, contract awards, commissioner expense records
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