Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Tuesday that the city’s police officers have not assisted federal efforts to deport immigrants as the Trump administration threatens mass deportations. The Trump administration this week signed multiple executive orders that attempted to end birthright citizenship,

Whitmire said the Houston Police Department is focused on enforcing state laws. He also said “politicizing” federal deportation efforts “is the worst thing you can do.”

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said HPD has not assisted with ICE raids. Still, city agencies' future involvement remains unclear.

In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a local level.

In a city council meeting Tuesday, Mayor John Whitmire addressed immigration enforcement and how it's being handled at a local level.

"Stay at home and leave our roads for our first-responders," Whitmire said in Monday's press conference ahead of the incoming winter storm.

Other Texas cities also ranked high for single-family building permits including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and New Braunfels.

Whitmire expressed frustration with homeless people who refused shelter during this week's winter storm. He said the city needs the authority to remove them from the streets.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a joint news conference that residents should begin preparing for the freeze.

John Whitmire, mayor of Houston, told Houston residents in a press conference Sunday to limit activity as a winter storm expects to slam Texas.

Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.

As a historic winter storm prepares to dump 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet in the Houston area, Mayor John Whitmire is urging citizens to stay off the roads starting late Monday night to keep