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Former Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin sworn in as Harris County Attorney
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· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event drew a large crowd of hundreds of people to the Sylvester Turner Conference Center in downtown Houston.
A swearing-in ceremony was held for former Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin, who has taken on a new role as Harris County Attorney. The event drew a large crowd of hundreds of people to the Sylvester Turner Conference Center in downtown Houston. The ceremony took place on a Monday, with Kamin making a vow to support vulnerable communities in Harris County.
Further details about her plans and goals in this new position are available from Houston Public Media. For more information on Kamin's new role and her swearing-in ceremony, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: government Published: June 16, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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