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Release Date: Jan. 29, 2021
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METRO Board Welcomes Newest Member

Chris Hollins joins METRO Board of Directors.

The METRO Board of Directors welcomed its newest board member today. Chris Hollins was sworn in Friday morning, during a virtual ceremony, by METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman. The 34-year-old Houston attorney was appointed to the position early this week by the Harris County Commissioners Court. Hollins most recently served in the role of Harris County Clerk and is the principal attorney at Hollins Law Group PLLC. Since the conclusion of his term as County Clerk, he has continued to serve as an advocate for voting rights, democracy, and good government.

Hollins credits the example set by his parents for his commitment to public service and improving the lives of others. His father, George, served for 34 years in the Houston Police Department, and his mother, Christie, managed a career as an administrative assistant while raising Chris, his two sisters, and more than 20 foster children.

Hollins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Morehouse College. He also completed a joint program with Yale Law School and Harvard Business School, earning both his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Hollins replaces outgoing member Lisa Gonzales Castañeda. During the January METRO Board of Directors Meeting, Castañeda was honored by proclamation for her dedicated effort.

METRO's Board is comprised of nine members. Five are nominated by the mayor of Houston and confirmed by Houston City Council. Two are appointed by the mayors of METRO's 14 other member cities. Two are appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.

Chris Hollins was sworn in during a virtual ceremony by METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT lanes, Community Connector microtransit and Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service.  Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the region.  Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the  METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.