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The Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department (ARA) provides a wide variety of administrative services to the City of Houston’s departments, such as 311 service request routing, payroll processing, asset disposition, citywide policy management, internal mail services, records management, and insurance risk management.
Our Mission is to efficiently deliver superior administration and regulatory affairs services to our customers through the efforts of a highly dedicated and professional staff committed to world class customer service and excellence in everything we do.
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About the Director
As the first Hispanic director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs (ARA) Department, Paez was unanimously confirmed by the city council in May of 2013. She has dedicated nearly 30 years as an employee for the City of Houston including 10 years as director of ARA, preceded by 10 years as deputy director. Before joining the City, she worked for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
As director of ARA, Paez is responsible for oversight of 18 functional units representing a diverse cross section of City services including the BARC Animal Shelter, 3-1-1 Information Services, ParkHouston, Regulatory Permitting, Utility Regulation ... Read more About the Director ...
Tina Paez, Director
Contact ARA
Administration & Regulatory Affairs
611 Walker, 13th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.393.8501
E-Mail: aracontactus@houstontx.gov
Records Requests: araopenrecordsrequest@
houstontx.gov
ARA In the News
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Houston warns residents and visitors of scam text messages asking for parking fees
January 17, 2025 -- The city of Houston warned residents and visitors Friday of a parking payment scam in which someone claiming to be ParkHouston is asking for unpaid and late fees. ParkHouston doesn't send text messages about late or unpaid fees. The fake text messages tell people to go to links not affiliated with the city. ... Read More ...
Pop-Off Politics: CenterPoint Energy wants a rate hike
January 6, 2025 -- As the new year begins, the first Tuesday of January signals the return of Houston City Council meetings. With it, the first Pop-Off Politics of 2025. This week, we’re exploring this additional hike CenterPoint Energy wants you to pay on your monthly bill. ... Read More ...
BARC, Houston PetSet team up to help keep pets warm during cold snap
January 6, 2025 -- As temperatures drop, BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions is stepping up to help pet owners ensure their furry friends are safe and warm. In partnership with Houston PetSet, BARC is hosting a one-day event ... Read More ...
Victoria Freeman
ParkHouston Compliance Officer Victoria Freeman won the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Professional Excellence Award for Superior Parking Compliance Frontline staff at the IPMI annual conference in Fort Worth in June 2023! Congratulations Ms. Freeman and thank you for your dedication to ParkHouston and the Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department.
Animal Control Officer Rebeckah Glaster finds the 'good times' working for BARC
The adage, “time flies when you’re having fun” can be applied to BARC Animal Control Officer Rebeckah Glaster. She’s worked at the shelter for nearly two years, but to let her tell it, the experience still feels like yesterday.
City of Houston Names New Animal Shelter Director
The City of Houston has selected Jarrad Mears, a senior executive at BARC, to run the City’s animal shelter. As director of the shelter, Mears will oversee 124 team members, including enforcement officers, veterinarians, shelter staff, customer service, and outreach employees.