Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Harris County sees roughly 76,000 eviction filings every year, nearly double the rate of New York City.

Houston Chronicle columnist Regina Lankenau joins Houston Matters to explain why eviction cases are handled so differently and how one judge’s approach is helping families avoid homelessness and stay housed.

Watch the full conversation on Houston Matters.

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