Newly-elected county judge Lina Hidalgo sees office for the first time

HOUSTON – Longtime Harris County Judge Ed Emmett showed newly-elected Judge Lina Hidalgo her new digs.

Hidalgo met Emmett at his office Wednesday morning so he could show her the office and speak to her about what it means to lead the Commissioners Court.

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"There are a lot of projects already underway. He’s done great work. I appreciate him and his staff’s willingness to talk to us, and it’s exciting and we’re all working for the betterment of our community. But there are huge challenges but also huge opportunities. It’s great," Hidalgo said.

Hidalgo said the two of them actually have common goals.

"We both love Harris County and had a great conversation about what’s happening and what the opportunities are, and I’m so thrilled to have sat down with him," Hidalgo said. 

Emmett was Harris County Judge for 11 years.

Hidalgo beat Emmett by nearly 18,000 votes earlier this month.