John Harris Whitmire (born August 13, 1949) [2] is an American attorney and politician who has served as the 63rd mayor of Houston, the most populous city in Texas, since 2024.

Mayor John Whitmire serves as the Executive Officer of the City. As the City's chief administrator and official representative, the Mayor is responsible for the general management of the City …

John Whitmire, the former Dean of the Texas Senate, was sworn into office as Houston's 63rd Mayor on January 2, 2024. He has served his community his entire adult life. As a young boy, …

Dec 10, 2023 · Texas State Senator John Whitmire has defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win the election as the 63rd mayor of Houston. The tally from the Harris …

Feb 26, 2024 · Mayor John Whitmire was elected Houston’s 63rd mayor in December 2023, securing a big win after leaning into his bipartisan bona fides and focusing on driving down crime.

Dec 27, 2024 · HOUSTON, Texas -- Mayor John Whitmire started his first year as Houston's mayor with a series of challenges and promised initiatives, whether it's addressing …

Jan 1, 2025 · HOUSTON – On the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding. Whitmire is nearing the end of his first …

Dec 9, 2023 · State Sen. John Whitmire has defeated U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in a landslide victory to serve as the next mayor of Houston — the largest city in Texas and the fourth most …

Dec 16, 2024 · HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor John Whitmire's Friday announcement was meant to be a show of collaboration, of law enforcement and the city …

January 1, 2024 -- Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.