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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHarris County - Public Financial Report The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Harris County, Texas, for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports. In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentational understandability and reader appeal. An Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report conforms to the Popular Annual Financial Reporting requirements, and therefore are submitting it to the GFOA. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page A Message from the County Auditor 1 Awards and Achievements 2 Profile of Harris County 3 A Brief History 3 Geographic Location and Population 3 Services 4 Economic Outlook for Harris County 5 Financial Position Statement 8 Financial Statement Comments 8 Capital Assets 9 Bonded Debt and Commercial Paper 9 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 10 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Net Position 11 Revenues by Source and Operating Expenses 12 Property Taxes 13 Other Financial Initiatives 16 Major Initiatives 16 Other Financial Information 16 Long-Term Bond Ratings 16 Harris County Organization Chart 18 Quick Links and Component Units 19 Harris County Elected Officials 20 1 I am pleased to present the Harris County Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2021. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the County’s finances in a format that is readable and easy to understand. The PAFR is designed to provide a summary of the County’s financial position as well as an overview of economic, demographic, and other trends in the local economy. The PAFR is prepared by the Harris County Auditor’s Office, using financial information taken from the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report includes full financial statements and note disclosures for all County funds and component units, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was audited by Deloitte and Touche, LLP, and received an unmodified opinion. The PAFR condenses and simplifies information found in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and is not intended to replace the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Information in the PAFR is unaudited and is not prepared in accordance with GAAP, due to its condensed and simplified presentation. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the County’s finances are encouraged to review a copy of the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is available on the County Auditor’s website at www.harriscountytx.gov/auditor. I invite you to share any questions, feedback or recommendations you may have by contacting our office at 832-927-4600. Sincerely, Michael Post, CPA, MBA Harris County Auditor A Message from the County Auditor 2 Awards and Achievements The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts launched the Transparency Stars program in March 2016 to recognize cities, counties, school districts and special purpose districts making important strides toward greater government transparency. After receiving a Traditional Finances star, local entities can go on to apply in other areas, for up to five stars in the areas of Traditional Finances, Debt Obligations, Public Pensions, Contracts and Procurement, and Economic Development. Of the 254 counties in Texas, to date, Harris County is one of only six counties to have achieved as many as three stars. In December 2016, Harris County initially received the Transparency Star in Traditional Finances, awarded to entities for their efforts in making their spending and revenue information available and providing easy online access to important financial data. In April 2018, Harris County received a Transparency Star in the area of Debt Obligations, which recognizes entities whose websites show visual and narrative detail on outstanding debt, tax-supported debt obligations, historical bond elections and more. In July 2018, Harris County received a separate Transparency Star in the area of Public Pensions, awarded to local governments whose websites provide visual and narrative explanations of actuarial valuations, contribution rates, benchmark comparisons, and meet other criteria. 3 Profile of Harris County A Brief History Archeological sites in Harris County reveal evidence of human habitation as far back as 6,000 years ago. In 1528, the Texas Gulf Coast was claimed by Spain, and in 1821 the region became part of an independent Mexico. The Mexican government granted Stephen F. Austin permission to establish a colony that included Harris County. In 1826, John R. Harris, one of the colony’s early settlers, opened a store and built a saw mill where Brays Bayou joined Buffalo Bayou. After Texas became independent, Harrisburg County was formed, but in 1839, the county’s name was changed to Harris County in honor of John R. Harris. In 1836, two other early Harris County settlers, A. C. and John Allen, set aside a full square block in their original plat of Houston for a County Courthouse. It was called “Courthouse Square.” In March of 1837, county government convened under the boughs of a Courthouse Square tree until a courthouse could be built. In 1838, the County’s first courthouse was completed and was situated on the northwest corner of the square. It was a crude log cabin with a broad passage between the two rooms. On one side of the passage was a courtroom and the other was a jail. The jail was simply a square log box having neither doors nor windows. A trap door in the roof was used to lower prisoners inside with a ladder. In 1851, a two-story brick structure was built and stood staunchly until 1857, when “instability in the walls” raised fears and it was vacated. In 1860, a $25,000 two-story masonry structure was begun, but was converted into a Confederate ammunition factory and military officers’ quarters. After the Civil War, repairs and remodeling went on for 15 years. In 1882, a storm damaged the building so badly it was declared unsafe and torn down to make room for a “larger and more pretentious building.” A Victorian style structure, costing $98,000 and hailed as a “first- class” courthouse, was built in 1884. It stood for 25 years before being replaced in 1910. The fifth courthouse was constructed of pink Texas granite and brick, reaching 210 feet into the modest Houston skyline. In 1910, this was almost 100 feet above the highest point of any other Houston building. The stairwell and rotunda were lined with “the most perfectly matched marble in the United States.” Every piece was measured and fitted at the Georgia quarry, and the panels were placed so that the veins of the marble formed all kinds of figures - from owls and peacocks to women’s figures. The courthouse attracted visitors from all over the country. It is still in use today and houses the Texas Judicial Branch of the Courts of Appeals. Geographic Location and Population Harris County is located in the Gulf Coast region of Texas, approximately 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and covers over 1,700 square miles with estimated 4.7 million residents. Harris County continues to be the nation’s third largest county in terms of population, and one of the fastest growing counties with 39% growth since 2000. Over a 20- year period, Harris County’s population has grown more than twice as fast as the nation’s population. 1910 Harris County Courthouse 4 Services Harris County is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and Commissioners Court is the governing body of the County. It is composed of the County Judge, elected from the County at large, and four Commissioners, each elected from a separate precinct. All are elected for four-year terms. The County Judge is the presiding officer of the Commissioners Court. The County (the primary government) and its component units, solely or in cooperation with other local governmental entities, provide a full range of services as allowed by the Texas Constitution and Statutes including construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, health and housing services, social services, judicial and law enforcement, juvenile and adult justice programs, economic development, a library system, parks, recreation and cultural enrichment, flood control, a sports and entertainment complex, and general administration. Harris County Criminal Courts Building 1201 Franklin Street 5 Economic Outlook for Harris County Economic conditions have a direct impact on the County’s revenues and demand for services. Harris County has experienced tremendous growth since the start of the 21st century with an expanding, diversified local economy that has outperformed most of the country. The energy business has played a large part in this growth, along with the relatively low cost of living, affordable housing, and an expanding transportation system. The Houston region is designated as The Houston- The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), and it comprises Harris County and eight other counties. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates metro Houston’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at approximately $512 billion. If the MSA were an independent nation, its economy would rank 27th largest in the world. Twenty-two companies on the 2020 Fortune 500 list are headquartered in the Houston area. No single industry dominates Houston employment. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil as of March 2021 is approximately $59 per barrel, which is an increase from March 2020 per U.S. Energy Information Administration. The preliminary March 2021 unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) for the Houston MSA was 8% compared to the national average of 6.5%. The State’s preliminary unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) for March 2021 was 6.8%. Both the Houston MSA and the State of Texas unemployment rates increased from their March 2020 levels by 2.5% and 1.7%, respectively. The Houston - The Woodlands - Sugar Land, Texas area’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 1.04% lower than other large urban areas as calculated for February 2021 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Houston area’s lower CPI is due in part to a lower CPI for housing, fuel and utilities. Houston has one of the world’s busiest ports and an excellent airport system that are integral components of the regional economy. The Port of Houston is one of the largest ports in the world. The Port of Houston includes the Houston ship channel, which connects the Houston area terminals and the Gulf of Mexico, and is the location of one of the world’s largest petrochemical complexes. The Houston Airport System includes three airports and has nonstop flights from Houston to 190 destinations and six continents. The airport system served over 59.7 million passengers during 2019 and is recognized worldwide as a key global gateway with strong connectivity to Latin America. 6 2021 Top Corporate Employers in Harris County Memorial Hermann Health System Walmart Stores, Inc. H-E-B, Ltd. Houston Methodist The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center HCA Houston Healthcare Kroger Company ExxonMobil Corporation Texas Children’s Hospital University of Houston 7 Per the Multiple Listing Service of the Houston Association of Realtors, “Consumers were still taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates.” Sales of single-family homes increased 31.5 percent in March of 2021 versus March of 2020. March 2021 marked the tenth straight month of positive home sales in the Houston metro area. Educational opportunities play a key role in Harris County’s quality of life. The County has a number of acclaimed school districts and outstanding colleges and universities. Major institutions of higher learning include Rice University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, University of St. Thomas, and Houston Baptist University. Houston’s medical schools include the University of Texas Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, the Houston campus of Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, and the University of Houston College of Medicine. The County’s major hospitals consistently rank among the nation’s top institutions. Many of these facilities are located in the Texas Medical Center, a non-profit organization devoted to health education, research, and patient care. Located just south of downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center includes 21 hospitals and 8 academic and research institutions and employs over 106,000 people. The Texas Medical Center is at the forefront of research and treatment of cancer and heart disease. Cultural attractions within Houston include a thriving theater district and numerous museums. Year-round resident companies in the major performing arts include the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Ballet, and the Alley Theater. Major museums include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Contemporary Arts Museum, and the Menil Collection. University of Texas - Houston School of Public Health Texas Medical Center Hobby Center for the Performing Arts St. Thomas University 8 Financial Position Statement The Harris County Financial Position Statement, known in accounting terms as the “Statement of Net Position”, presents the financial condition of the County at a specific point in time (in this case, as of the end of the County’s fiscal years, February 28, 2021, and February 29, 2020). Financial Statement Comments The financial information in the Harris County Statement of Net Position and the Harris County Financial Activity Statement is derived from information presented in Harris County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2021. The report is lengthy and somewhat complex. However, it is available on the County Auditor’s webpage, www.harriscountytx.gov/auditor. The condensed statements presented herein do not include the details presented in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including footnotes required for full disclosure. In addition, the statements do not include information related to Harris County’s discrete component units (separate legal entities whose financial information is provided in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report separately from the County’s financial information). The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report distinguishes between Governmental Activities and Business-Type Activities. Governmental Activities are generally financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, fines, grants, etc. Business-Type Activities such as Harris County’s Toll Road Authority are financed by fees charged to external parties for goods or services. The Statement of Net Position and the Financial Activity Statement, included in this PAFR, combine Governmental Activities and Business-Type Activities for reporting purposes. Harris County Statement of Net Position (in millions) 2021 2020 Current and Other Assets $ 5,453 $ 5,184 Capital Assets 15,719 15,380 Total Assets 21,172 20,564 Deferred Outflows of Resources 1,502 832 Current and Other Liabilities 1,035 660 Long-term Liabilities (including current portion) 9,480 8,287 Total Liabilities 10,515 8,947 Deferred Inflows of Resources 263 216 Net Position: Net Investment in Capital Assets 11,021 10,914 Restricted 1,894 2,009 Unrestricted (1,019) (690) Total Net Position $ 11,896 $ 12,233 9 Capital Assets The County’s capital assets include land, improvements, structures, park improvements and facilities, infrastructure, equipment, vehicles, machinery, other tangible and intangible assets, and construction in progress. Major capital asset projects include the following:  The County has several ongoing capital improvement projects, including replace- ment facilities for many of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department operations and renovations to other buildings as well as improvements to County roads.  The Flood Control District participates in ongoing flood damage reduction and mitigation projects to reduce flood risk within the County.  The Harris County Toll Road Authority has several ongoing construction projects including the Hardy Toll Road Downtown Connector, the Ship Channel Bridge, the widening of portions of the Sam Houston Tollway, and completion of the Tomball Tollway. Bonded Debt and Commercial Paper Bonded debt of the County consists of various issues of General Obligation Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Revenue Bonds. General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation are direct obligations of the County with the County’s full faith and credit pledged toward the payment of this debt. Revenue Bonds are generally payable from the pledged revenue generated by the respective activity for which the bonds are issued. In addition to the outstanding bonded debt of the County, the Commissioners Court has established a general obligation commercial paper program secured by ad valorem taxes for the purpose of financing various short-term assets and temporary construction financing for certain long-term capital assets. Capital Assets as of February 28, 2021 Bonds Payable as of February 28, 2021 10 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance The Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance provides a record of funds received and spent during the year for governmental activities, with the difference between the two resulting in the current year change in fund balance. Harris County Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance (in thousands) 2021 2020 REVENUES Taxes $ 2,115,879 $ 2,089,579 Charges for Services 260,705 284,204 User fees 53 123 Fines and forfeitures 9,896 13,540 Lease revenue 1,847 1,409 Intergovernmental 929,502 473,530 Earnings on investments 22,232 52,282 Miscellaneous 136,914 161,667 Total Revenues 3,477,028 3,076,334 EXPENDITURES Current Operating 3,213,179 2,486,656 Capital outlay 418,592 450,092 Debt service 342,977 350,636 Total expenditures 3,974,748 3,287,384 Excess (deficiency) of revenues under expenditures (497,720) (211,050) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in (out) net 543,310 84,899 Debt Issuances 277,669 302,010 Proceeds from sale of capital assets 4,897 309 Total other financing sources (uses) 816,876 387,218 Net changes in fund balances 319,156 176,168 Fund balances, beginning 2,646,871 2,470,703 Fund balances, ending $ 2,966,027 $ 2,646,871 11 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Net Position The Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Net Position provides a record of funds received and spent during the year for proprietary funds, with the difference between the two resulting in the current year change in net position. Harris County Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Net Position (in thousands) 2021 2020 OPERATING REVENUES Toll revenues $ 551,278 $ 854,849 Sales 7,429 6,103 User fees 3,021 6,005 Miscellaneous 389 833 Total operating revenues 562,117 867,790 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries 85,369 74,965 Materials and supplies 17,710 14,207 Services and fees 150,740 164,007 Utilities 2,578 3,358 Transportation and travel 2,637 5,433 Depreciation and amortization 77,618 92,607 Total operating expenses 336,652 354,577 Operating income/(loss) 225,465 513,213 NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Earnings on investments 11,333 42,730 Lease income 9 13 Interest expense (73,770) (80,384) Bond issuance cost (2,937) (696) Gain/(Loss) on disposal of capital assets 23 (4,970) Amortization expense (4,056) (4,055) Other nonoperating revenue 1,159 4,312 Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) (68,239) (43,050) Income (loss) before transfers and contributions 157,226 470,163 Transfers out (545,148) (136,867) Total transfers (545,148) (136,867) Change in net position (387,922) 333,296 Net position, beginning 2,208,197 1,874,901 Net position, ending $ 1,820,275 $ 2,208,197 12 Revenues By Source Year Ended February 28, 2021 Operating Expenses Year Ended February 28, 2021 13 Property Taxes Property taxes are the largest revenue source for general fund revenue activities, representing 81% of the total resources received. The taxable assessed value was $504,850,540,000 at February 28, 2021. Harris County, Texas 2021 Principal Property Taxpayers ExxonMobil Corporation CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Chevron Chemical Company Shell Oil Company Equistar Chemicals, LP Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Palmetto TransOcean, LLC Lyondell Chemical Walmart Stores, Inc. Valero Energy Corporation Liberty Property United Airlines, Inc. One Two Three Allen Center HEB Grocery Co., LLP National Oilwell Varco 14 Harris County Tax Year 2020 Assessed Taxable Value by Type (Table reflects ad valorem tax rates per $100 of assessed value levied by Harris County) County Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Tax Year (TY) 2020 TY2020 TY2019 Difference Purpose Harris County $ 0.34028 $ 0.34174 $ (0.00146) Maintenance & Operation 0.05088 0.04711 0.00377 County Debt Service 0.00 0.01828 (0.01828) Road Bond Debt Service 0.39116 0.40713 (0.01597) Total Harris County Tax Rate 0.03142 0.02792 0.00350 Harris County Flood Control District 0.00991 0.01074 (0.00083) Port of Houston Authority Debt Service 0.16491 0.16491 0.00 Harris County Hospital District 0.00180 0.00100 0.00080 Harris County Hospital District Debt Service $ 0.59920 $ 0.61170 $ (0.01250) Total County-Wide Ad Valorem Tax Rate 15 Category Exemption Amount Forgone Revenue Homestead 20% $ 171,711,616 Disability $229,000 11,072,192 Over Age 65 Exemption $229,000 139,251,433 Total $ 322,035,241 Harris County Property Tax Exemptions Tax Year 2020 Exemptions Source Data: Harris County Tax Assessor's Office & Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) Harris County Tax Rate: 0.391160 16 Other Financial Initiatives Major Initiatives Flood Control District - Toll Road Authority - Universal Services - Several active capital projects are in progress including implementing a new 3-1-1 system, Automated Fingerprinting Identification System (AFIS) replacement, cyber security, detention control system upgrade, and radio replacement program. Other Financial Information Harris County Long-Term Bond Ratings Bond Rating Service Bond Rating Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. Aaa Standard & Poor’s Rating Service AAA Fitch IBCA, Inc. AAA The best companies, governments, and organizations receive AAA ratings. Borrowing is less costly with a high bond rating. Governmental Activities Long-Term Liabilities Per Capita Compared to Other Counties Outstanding Commercial Paper and Bond Indebtedness (in billions) 17 Challenger Seven Pier, Precinct 1 Mercer Botanical Gardens, Precinct 4 Terry Hershey Park, Precinct 3 Juan Seguin Park, Precinct 2 HARRIS COUNTY PARKS 18 19 Adopt a Pet Find a companion animal to become a part of your family County Budget Harris County Budget and Debt Information County Disbursement Report Harris County’s Disbursement Report by Month Employee Links Health, Financial, and HR Resources Employment Opportunities Employment application and available openings Fraud, Waste, & Abuse The Harris County Auditor’s confidential hotline and website allow employees, vendors, grant applicants and the general public to anonymously report instances of fraud, waste or abuse. The Fraud Hotline Number is 866-556-8181. HB 1378: Local Government Debt Transparency Harris County and the Flood Control District debt information Harris County Commissioner Precinct Map Current Map of Harris County Commissioner Court Precincts Harris County Commissioner Precinct Redistricting Redistricting for Harris County Commissioner Court Precincts based on 2020 Census data Harris Votes County Clerk’s Voter Information Resources SB 65: Contracts for Services Legislative liaison services contracts Quick Links on Harris County’s Website http://www.harriscountytx.gov Harris County Component Units  Harris County Flood Control District  Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation  Harris County Redevelopment Authority  Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System  Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (formerly MHMRA of Harris County)  Harris County Housing Finance Corporation  Harris County Industrial Development Corporation  Children’s Assessment Center Foundation, Inc.  Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation  Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation  Friends of CountyPets Quick Links and Component Units 20 Harris County Elected Officials, Selected Appointed Officials and Department Heads as of February 28, 2021 Commissioners Court District Judges - Civil Courts County Judge Hidalgo, Lina 11th District Court Brauchle Hawkins, Kristen Precinct 1 Ellis, Rodney 55th District Court Payne, Latosha Lewis Precinct 2 Garcia, Adrian 61st District Court Phillips, Fredericka Precinct 3 Ramsey, Tom S. 80th District Court Manor, Jeralynn Precinct 4 Cagle, R. Jack 113th District Court Collier, Rabeea Sultan 125th District Court Carter, Kyle Sheriff Gonzalez, Ed 127th District Court Sandill, Ravi K. 129th District Court Gomez, Michael District Attorney Ogg, Kim 133rd District Court McFarland, Jaclanel 151st District Court Engelhart, Mike County Attorney Menefee, Christian 152nd District Court Schaffer, Robert 157th District Court Garrison, Tanya Tax Assessor/Collector Bennett, Ann Harris 164th District Court Thornton, C. Elliott 165th District Court Hall, Ursula A. District Clerk Burgess, Marilyn 189th District Court Dollinger, Scot 190th District Court Miller, Beau A. County Clerk Hudspeth, Teneshia 215th District Court Palmer, Elaine H. 234th District Court Reeder, Lauren County Treasurer Osborne, Dylan 269th District Court Sepolio, Cory Don 270th District Court Davis, Dedra Justices of the Peace 281st District Court Weems, Christine 295th District Court Roth, Donna Precinct 1, Place 1 Carter, Eric W. 333rd District Court Morris, Brittanye Precinct 1, Place 2 Patronella, David M. 334th District Court Rogers, Dawn Precinct 2, Place 1 Delgado, Jo Ann Multi-District Litigation Davidson, Mark Precinct 2, Place 2 Risner, George E. Multi-District Litigation Matthews, Sylvia A. Precinct 3, Place 1 Stephens, Joe Precinct 3, Place 2 Bates, Lucia District Judges - Criminal Courts Precinct 4, Place 1 Goodwin, Lincoln Precinct 4, Place 2 Korduba, Laryssa 174th District Court Jones, Hazel B. Precinct 5, Place 1 Garcia, Israel B. 176th District Court Harmon, Nikita V. Precinct 5, Place 2 Williams, Jeff 177th District Court Johnson, Robert Precinct 6, Place 1 Trevino, Victor 178th District Court Johnson, Kelli Precinct 6, Place 2 Rodriguez, Angela D. 179th District Court Martinez, Ana Precinct 7, Place 1 Adams, Wanda 180th District Court Jones, DaSean Precinct 7, Place 2 Burney, Sharon M. 182nd District Court Lacayo, Danilo Precinct 8, Place 1 Williamson, Holly 183rd District Court Silverman, Chuck Precinct 8, Place 2 Ditta, Louie 184th District Court Anastasio, Abigail 185th District Court Luong, Jason Constables 208th District Court Glass, Greg 209th District Court Warren, Brian E. Precinct 1 Rosen, Alan 228th District Court Aguilar, Frank Precinct 2 Garcia, Jerry 230th District Court Morton, Chris Precinct 3 Eagleton, Sherman 232nd District Court Hill, Josh Precinct 4 Herman, Mark 248th District Court Unger, Hilary Precinct 5 Heap, Ted 262nd District Court Gray, Lori Chambers Precinct 6 Trevino, Silvia 263rd District Court Martin, Amy Precinct 7 Walker, May 337th District Court Gaido, Colleen Precinct 8 Sandlin, Phil 338th District Court Franklin, Ramona 339th District Court Bell, Te’iva J. 351st District Court Cornelio, Natalia Responsive Intervention for Change (RIC) Thomas, Brock 21 District Judges - Family Courts Selected Appointed Officials and Department Heads 245th District Court Longino, Tristan H. Admin. Offices of The District Courts Bowman, Clay 246th District Court Graves-Harrington, Angela County Criminal Courts at Law Mgmt Wells, Ed 247th District Court Berg, Janice Universal Services Noriega, Rick 257th District Court Peake, Sandra Children's Assessment Center McCracken, Kerry 280th District Court Stalder, Barbara J. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services Wright, David 308th District Court Lopez, Gloria E. County Auditor Post, Michael* 309th District Court Dunson, Linda Marie County Library Melton, Edward 310th District Court Heath, Sonya L. PreTrial Services Banks, Kelvin2 311th District Court Tanner, Germaine J. Domestic Relations Simpson, David W. 312th District Court Wells, Clinton E. Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Rau, Russell 507th District Court Maldonado, Julia Network Child Protection Court Griffith, Katrina M. Fire and Emergency Services Christensen, Laurie Community Services Department Holloway, Adrienne District Judges - Juvenile Courts Juvenile Probation Gonzales, Henry Budget Management Services Berry, David* 313th District Court Oakes, Natalia Cokinos Institute of Forensic Sciences (ME) Sanchez, Luis A. MD 314th District Court Moore, Michelle Public Health & Environmental Services Sims, Gwen, M.Ed, RD 3 315th District Court Shapiro, Leah Public Infrastructure Coordination County Engineer Blount, John R. County Courts - Civil Flood Control District Poppe, Russell A.4 Toll Road Authority Trevino, Roberto Court at Law No. 1 Barnstone, George1 Purchasing Dopslauf, DeWight* Court at Law No. 2 Kovach, Jim F. Sheriff’s Civil Service Mims, William H. Jr.5 Court at Law No. 3 Williams, LaShawn A. Harris County Resources Levine, Joel Court at Law No. 4 Briones, Lesley for Children and Adults County Courts - Criminal Court at Law No. 1 Salgado, Alex 1 Office currently held by Audrie Lawton-Evans Court at Law No. 2 Bowman, Ronnisha 2 Office currently held by Jim Bethke Court at Law No. 3 Hughes, Erica 3 Office currently held by Barbie Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC Court at Law No. 4 Baldwin, Shannon 4 Office currently held by Alan Black Court at Law No. 5 Fleischer, David M. 5 Office currently held by Jutta Browder Court at Law No. 6 Andrews, Kelley * Appointed Officials Court at Law No. 7 Wright, Andrew A. Court at Law No. 8 Bynum, Franklin Court at Law No. 9 Finch, Toria J. Court at Law No. 10 Wilson, Lee Harper Court at Law No. 11 Walker II, Sedrick T. Court at Law No. 12 Draper, Genesis E. Court at Law No. 13 Rodriguez, Raul Court at Law No. 14 Singer, David L. Court at Law No. 15 Jones, Tonya Court at Law No. 16 Jordan, Darrell Probate Courts Court No. 1 Simoneaux, Jerry Court No. 2 Newman, Michael Court No. 3 Cox, Jason Court No. 4 Horwitz, James Court of Appeals 1st Court of Appeals Radack, Sherry, Chief Justice 14th Court of Appeals Christopher, Tracy, Chief Justice 1928 Criminal Court Building & Jail