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 and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

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, John worked odd jobs and learned the value of hard …

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

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 transportation and the...

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.

Dec 9, 2023 · State Senator John Whitmire has defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win election as the 63rd mayor of Houston. The tally from the Harris County Clerk's Office showed Whitmire beating...

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 …

John Harris Whitmire (born August 13, 1949) [1] is an American attorney and politician who is the 63rd Mayor of Houston since 2024. He was a member of the Texas Senate from 1983 until 2023. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1973 through 1982.