Departments in Houston City Government

Houston Public Works is a department of the City of Houston, Texas. It manages municipal infrastructure and services including streets, drainage, water, and wastewater, and delivers capital projects for those facilities.

Last active Jul 29, 2026

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is a City of Houston department that manages and stewards the city’s developed parks, greenspaces, and esplanades. It develops and implements recreational programming and oversees park facilities and related operations.

Last active Jul 22, 2026

Houston Information Technology Services (HITS) is a department of the City of Houston, Texas. It oversees enterprise information technology services and supports city operations, cybersecurity, digital services, and technology initiatives across municipal departments.

Last active Jul 29, 2026

The Houston Police Department is the City of Houston's municipal law-enforcement department. Its mission includes enforcing laws, preserving peace, reducing fear, and promoting a safe environment in the City of Houston.

Last active Jul 8, 2026

Based on city records: City department referenced in Houston proceedings. Appears in topics: public_safety, contract, budget, transportation, grant.

Last active Jul 22, 2026

The City Controller is an elected City of Houston, Texas official and serves as the city's chief financial officer. The office certifies funds, manages city investments, conducts internal audits, oversees financial systems, and supports bond sales and financial reporting.

Last active Jul 15, 2026