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Former Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay Dies at 91

1/9/2026

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  • Jon Lindsay, former Harris County Judge, died at 91, shaping Houston transportation, health care, and flood control.
  • Born in New Mexico, he earned a civil engineering degree and served in the Air Force.
  • Elected in 1974, he became the longest-serving Harris County judge and oversaw the Harris County Toll Road system and hospitals.
  • Later, he served in the Texas Senate, advocated for freight rail districts, and supported Astrodome preservation.