Welcome to Precinct 2
Precinct 2 encompasses nearly 560 square miles of east Harris County spanning from the back roads of Huffman, to the bustling shops in Webster, the lucrative petrochemical plants in Baytown, and the unique small businesses of East Aldine. With over 1,300 miles of roads, 17 community centers, 15 municipalities, and 12 school districts within its boundaries, the sense of community is strong. Also unique to Precinct 2 is the number of access points to open water, as well as the only free public beach in Harris County – Sylvan Beach Park. As home to NASA, the Ship Channel, San Jacinto Battleground, Washburn Tunnel, and Lynchburg Ferry - history, hard work, and innovation runs deep in Precinct 2.
Meet Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Born and raised in the Northside, Precinct 2 has always been home to Commissioner Adrian Garcia. His 35-year career in public service began as a Houston Police Officer. In 1994, he was appointed by Mayor Lee Brown as Director of the Mayor’s Anti-Gang Office, and in 2003, was elected to Houston City Council. During his tenure, he served as Chair on two City Council committees — the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Committee. With the support of his peers, Mayor Bill White confirmed him as Mayor Pro-Tem. In 2008, Commissioner Garcia continued his service by being elected as the Harris County Sheriff — the largest sheriff's office in Texas and the 3rd largest in the United States.
Connect With Adrian
Engage. Educate. Empower.
Commissioner Garcia is committed to serving the residents of Precinct 2 and honoring the trust placed in him. Here’s how he plans to keep that commitment:
ENGAGE
Engagement is the first step to understanding a community and identifying its needs.
EDUCATE
Equal access to educational opportunities in our region from pre-kindergarten all the way up to seniors.
EMPOWER
Education leads to empowerment. With empowerment comes opportunity. After that, the possibilities are endless for positive change.
