Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Adrian Garcia has been Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2 since January 2019¹. He was a Houston police officer for 23 years, a Houston City Council member from 2004 to 2009, and Harris County Sheriff from 2009 to 2015¹. He is the Democratic nominee seeking re-election¹⁰².

Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Property taxesAllow increases when needed for schools, police and roadsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • On Sept. 8, 2026 he voted for a 67-cent county tax rate, the highest in modern county history, after his motion for a slightly lower rate that would cost the average homeowner about $24 less failed; he said he felt forced to support it to avoid shutting down essential services. (2026-09-08) source
  • On Sept. 17, 2026 he joined the 3-1 vote adopting the 7.6 percent tax rate increase and the county budget. (2026-09-17) source
  • His campaign says he cut property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities so that an average-priced homestead owes no county property tax, and that in 2025 he cut spending rather than raise taxes. (2026) source
• Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offendersmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign says he created the VIPER task force to keep repeat violent offenders off the streets and clear outstanding warrants, and expanded the HART program so mental health professionals respond to crises and officers can focus on violent crime. (2026) source
  • On May 22, 2025 he voted with Commissioners Ramsey and Briones to give all county law enforcement pay parity with Houston police; the motion passed 3-2. (2025-05-22) source
• ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • At a September 2026 LULAC event he said the legal immigration process can take up to 20 years, that the economy is calling for workers, and that Congress should create a more fluid system "so people can come here the right way." (2026-09-12) source

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