Our elected officials are sworn to represent our area under the constitutions and laws governing our city, state or the country. They serve their districts, so know how to contact your representatives, and take the opportunity to reach out to them when the need or desire arises.
Houston City Council
Abbie Kamin, Council Member, District C
Abbie Kamin is a civil rights attorney and neighborhood advocate, who was born and raised in Houston. She’s a true believer in the courage, grit, and grace of everyday Houstonians. Abbie is a fourth-generation District C resident and represents fifteen unique super neighborhoods, including the west side of Sunset Heights.
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Houston City Council
Mario Castillo, Council Member, Distric H
Mario Castillo is the Houston City Council Member for District H, having assumed office in January 2024. A proud native Houstonian, he was raised in the district and attended the High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Health from Texas A&M University. Before joining the council, Castillo worked in public health, focusing on Affordable Care Act enrollment, and later served as a Chief of Staff at City Hall. He is the Executive Director of the non-profit "Your Houston" and has experience on the Hardy/Near Northside TIRZ board. As a council member, he focuses on public safety, infrastructure, and affordable housing
Texas State Representative, District 148
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw, D-Houston
Texas State Representative for District 148 is Penny Morales Shaw, a Houston attorney and native Houstonian representing areas like Spring Branch and Garden Oaks/Oak Forest; she's known for serving on committees like Environmental Regulation, advocating for social justice, and being a founding member of progressive caucuses, earning accolades like "Freshman of the Year" for her dedication to constituents and issues like climate, technology, and women's health.
Texas State Senator, District 15
Sen. Molly Cook, D-Houston
Molly Cook is a Texas State Senator for District 15, a sixth-generation Texan, registered nurse, and grassroots organizer known for winning a special election in 2024, replacing Houston's Mayor John Whitmire; she holds nursing degrees from UT Austin and Johns Hopkins, focusing on public health, and advocates for community-driven change in the Texas Senate.
Office: 713-864-8701
Local Office: 803 Yale St., Houston, TX 77007
Email: john.whitmire@senate.texas.gov
United States Senator
Senator John Cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. Senator from Texas. He was born in Houston and is currently in his third term, serving since 2002.
Houston Office: 5300 Memorial Drive Suite 980, Houston, TX 77007
Main: 713-572-3337