New Year’s resolutions for individuals as well as organizations have a greater chance of success if they are based on core values. If losing weight becomes part of your value system you are more likely to achieve that goal than if you passively agree that weight loss is a good idea. Read More »
We work in a high-stress, fast- paced, deadline-driven environment and we may occasionally forget our manners or excuse ourselves when we are rude to others. Good manners are not just the right thing to do; they are integral to creating a great place to work. A simple please and thank you can alleviate some of the tension that flows from our work and will nurture positive personal relationships that help get the job done. Read More »
This week marks the beginning of Human Trafficking Awareness Month and our Office is positioned to continue to play an important role in working with others to stamp out this evil. Human Trafficking is a modern form of slavery that ensnares over 18 thousand men, women, and children each year in the United States. Read More »
A series of reports by Channel 26 Fox News about controversies in the Harris County Animal Control Department show how the Office of the County Attorney can assist client representatives when problems arise. Read More »
Recently, Commissioners Court recognized and honored the hundreds of individual, organizations, government agencies, and elected officials who worked tirelessly to contribute to the clean-up of the San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund Site, a dump that had been leaking toxic chemicals into the San Jacinto River for decades. Read More »
I was privileged to be part of a group that traveled to Panama City last week to witness ceremonies surrounding the renewal and extension of the strategic alliance between The Panama Canal Authority and the Port of Houston Authority. My interest in Panama dates back to my military service in Operation Just Cause, subsequent trade missions, and my service on the Panama Canal Commission as it oversaw the Canal and its historic transition to Panama. Read More »
Recent media reports have revealed the scope of a review the Office of the Harris County Attorney has been undertaking since June of 2009 concerning how certain County investments were handled. Read More »
The Harris County Law Library has served the people of Harris County well for over 96 years and the Office of the Harris County Attorney is committed to continuing that tradition of service. Read More »
The Port of Houston is one of the economic engines that drives the prosperity of our region. It ranks first in U.S. international commerce, and it is the world’s tenth largest port. Read More »
Recently County Commissioner Jack Morman requested the Office of the Harris County Attorney to conduct a review of certain actions of the Port of Houston and its offices. We were asked to look into such matters as compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, procurement procedures, financial reporting, and conflicts of interest. Read More »
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