Harris County - Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack

About Precinct 3 : Precinct Three Facts

Precinct Three is one of four precincts in Harris County, Texas. The following information may be helpful in understanding Precinct Three:

Over 1,000,000 residents (Source: H.C. Management Services)
Over 464 square miles (Source: Pct 3 Engineering Office)
- 319 square miles in unincorporated areas of Harris County
- 145 square miles in incorporated areas of Harris County
- Precinct includes some of the most rural agricultural parts of the county and some of the most densely urban parts of the county
ALL SIX (6) of the following major cities could fit within Precinct Three's geographical boundaries
- Baltimore: 80.8 square miles
- Boston: 48.6 square miles
- Denver: 154.6 square miles
- Miami: 34.5 square miles
- San Francisco: 45.2 square miles
- Washington, D.C.: 61.4 square miles
  (Source: City of Houston Planning and Development Department)
2000 Demographics for Precinct (Source: Andrews and Kurth LLP)
Approximately 1,854 miles of roads and 24,211 feet of bridges are maintained by the Precinct's Road and Bridge Division.
Vehicles and power equipment valued at over $25,000,000 are maintained by the Precinct's Fleet Services Division.
69 parks, including hike, bike and walking trails totaling 112 miles and (four) 4 dog parks, covering approximately 28,656 acres of land operated and maintained by the Precinct's Parks Division.
Our six (6) community centers have over 500,000 visitors annually.
Seven (7) independent school districts provide elementary and secondary education services in Precinct Three. Two (2) community college systems have campuses in the Precinct. Residents have easy access to numerous private and state universities, law schools, and medical schools. In addition, the Precinct operates an award winning education center for senior citizens in cooperation with area non-profit organizations and universities.
Harris County is the 3rd largest county in the United States, covering 1,788 square miles. With 4,000,000 residents, it is more populous than 24 states and includes Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city in the United States.

For more information on Precinct Three and Harris County government: "Guide to Harris County Government" and a "Precinct Three Facility and Parks Map" are available at no charge through any precinct community center or at the Westside Service Center, 16635 Clay Road, Houston, Texas.