County Comissioners

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! If you've ever driven down a freshly paved road, crossed a new bridge, or noticed a sign that says, "This project is funded by your County Commissioner," then you've been made aware of one of the most powerful figures in Texas government. In this episode, Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media's Party Politics, breaks down what exactly Texas county commissioners do and why their power shows up everywhere across the state, including highways, parks, and a whole lot of signs. Featured Guest: Adrian Garcia, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner You can find more Texperts at texperts.org and houstonpublicmedia.org