Adrian Garcia
Adrian Garcia (born December 26, 1960) is an American politician and the current County Commissioner for Precinct 2 in Harris County, Texas. Garcia spent 23 years with the Houston Police Department, before becoming a city councilman. Garcia served six years as a Houston City Councilman, eventually becoming Mayor Pro-Tempore under former Mayor Bill White. In 2008, he became Sheriff of Harris County. In 2015, Garcia stepped down from post as Sheriff to run for Mayor of the City of Houston. Garcia won the general election to be Commissioner of Precinct 2 for Harris County on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on March 6, 2018. Garcia ran for re-election in 2022 and won the election against former Precinct 2 commissioner Jack Morman, with 52.6% of the vote.
Adrian Garcia | |
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Garcia in 2009 | |
Member of the Harris County Commissioners Court from the 2nd Precinct | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jack Morman |
28th Sheriff of Harris County, Texas | |
In office January 1, 2009 – May 12, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Tommy Thomas |
Succeeded by | Ron Hickman |
Member of the Houston City Council from the H district | |
In office January 2, 2004 – January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Gabriel Vasquez |
Succeeded by | Ed Gonzalez |
Personal details | |
Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. | December 26, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Monica Garcia |
Residence(s) | Houston, Texas |
Alma mater | University of Houston |
Website | www |