Houston is currently a Rockingham County Commissioner.

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Houston is currently a Rockingham County Commissioner, and was first elected in 2022.

As of January 2, 2026, Houston Barrow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to increase the number of foster families in Rockingham County.

- Wants to increase the number of foster families in Rockingham County.

Public Services

Opposes gambling, and as a state senator, voted against a bill that would allow a referendum on gambling in the state.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports addressing mental health and substance abuse issues.

- Supports addressing mental health and substance abuse issues.

Public Safety

Seeks to improve the county infrastructure.

- Seeks to improve the county infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.