Commissioner Cagle Update

Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle serves the approximately 1.2 million people living and working in western Harris County, from Tomball to Katy, down through Alief to the Fort Bend county line. Precinct 4 features 48 parks, including eight hike-and-bike trails, five community centers, two nature centers, an aquatics center, and two senior centers.

The Texas Constitution establishes commissioners courts in every county. Each commissioners court is made up of a county judge and four commissioners and is the governing board of that county. Commissioners Court members create county-wide policies, adopt budgets, set property tax rates, authorize contracts, maintain county facilities, and more. Commissioners at the precinct level are constitutionally tasked with road and bridge maintenance, but many commissioners, like Commissioner Cagle, provide additional services. For more information, click here.

Commissioner Cagle takes a comprehensive approach to county government. His priorities include providing educational and recreational programs for residents and building and maintaining parks, trails, and roads. He helped pass Harris County’s strictest regulations on building in flood zones and worked to pass a $2.5 billion flood bond issue in 2018. After Hurricane Harvey, he created a rescue fleet capable of large debris removal and high-water rescues that is now available to west Harris County residents during emergencies. He also developed a Legacy Trees program to reduce flood risk and beautify communities through tree plantings. As part of the program, Precinct 4 donates historic trees with exciting stories to schools and nonprofits.

By a 3-2 vote, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a redistricting plan in October that essentially flipped precincts 3 and 4, meaning a new commissioner will serve most residents of northern and western Harris County. Although Harris County goes through redistricting every 10 years to ensure reasonably equal precinct populations, this most recent plan – which Commissioner Cagle opposed – was unprecedented in scope and disrupted the precincts of more than 2.3 million residents.

Most western Harris County residents will now be served by Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey’s precinct was moved to northern and northeastern Harris County.

Commissioner Cagle prides himself on public service. Precinct 4 residents can request assistance or road repairs by contacting Precinct 4’s Community Assistance Department. For more information, please visit hcp4.net/assistance. Constituents may also call 832-927-4444 or email [email protected].

New boundary lines are already in effect, but Precinct 4 should be fully active in your community by March 31.

New programs are on the way to a park or community center near you. Imagine waking up for an early morning hike, taking a bus ride to a museum, attending a nature talk outdoors, and ending the day with a movie in the park. In Precinct 4, it’s all possible.

We offer movie nights under the stars in spring, summer, and fall at parks throughout western Harris County. Come early to participate in a themed craft. We’ll also provide a variety of free seasonal festivals and live performances throughout the year. Stay tuned for updates.

Are you 50 or older? Precinct 4 offers bus trips to locations across southeast Texas, including museums, festivals, seasonal festivities, plays, musical performances, and more. Transportation is free, and many ticketed events are discounted. Visit one of our community centers to participate.

Wondering how to stay updated on all the new events in your area? Visit us online at hcp4.net/events for a preview of upcoming events. You can also stay updated by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or signing up for our publications here.