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| Law and Government |
Houston is the county seat of Harris County. A
portion of southwest Houston, east of Missouri City, extends
into Fort Bend County and also portion of northeast Houston
extends into Montgomery County.
The current mayor of Houston is Bill White, who is serving his
first term. A mayor, who is the executive branch of the city
government, can be elected consecutively for three terms.
City Council members, who make up the legislative branch, are
elected from nine districts in the city, along with five at-large
positions. At-large council members represent the entire city,
as well as collaborate with district council members in response
to district concerns.
Local municipal government in the City of Houston is considered
as a home-rule city, and members of city council and the Controller's
position are nonpartisan.
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