Harris County names Marcus Stuckett to lead flood control

Harris County Commissioners Court approved Marcus Stuckett as executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, with the appointment taking effect Monday, June 29, 2026. The district handles flood mitigation, drainage projects, watershed planning, channel maintenance, and project delivery across Harris County.

The court ratified the appointment on June 25 and authorized the county administrator to finalize compensation and the start date. Local reporting said the leadership change came as the district faced scrutiny over project delivery and funding deadlines for flood-mitigation work.

Why it matters

Stuckett is not a new face to county flood work. The county said he has more than two decades of flood and drainage engineering experience, including earlier work in the Flood Control District and later private-sector work.

What residents should watch

For Houston-area homeowners and taxpayers, the question is whether the new leadership can help the district move projects more predictably and communicate timelines more clearly. The appointment is a reset in leadership, not a fix for drainage problems by itself.

Residents in flood-prone parts of Harris County should watch upcoming Commissioners Court agendas and district updates for project schedules, funding decisions, and any changes in priorities.

Sources

• Harris County OCA press release: new Flood Control District executive director
• Harris County Commissioners Court agenda item 26-4085
• Click2Houston report on Marcus Stuckett appointment
• Houston Chronicle report on flood control leadership change