Juan Garcia named chairman of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority

Juan Garcia has been appointed as chairman of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.

The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon in a post on X by Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones.

“Juan’s life and career are a testament to hard work, resilience, and a deep passion for serving the community,” Briones said in a statement.

Last month, Garcia became the first Hispanic member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Executive Committee.

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The move is the latest in a string of recent leadership changes with the HCHSA. In October, Janis Burke was let go after serving for 18 years as the organization’s CEO.

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The move comes during an important stretch for the HCHSA, as the organization recently approved stadium renovations for both the Astros’ Minute Maid Park and the Rockets’ Toyota Center. Houston was also selected to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.