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Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock serves as the Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). Appointed by Mayor John Whitmire in February 2024, she made history as the first Hispanic woman to assume the role. 

As Chair, Elizabeth plays a pivotal role in leading the transit agency's Board of Directors, which is responsible for guiding the agency’s $1.9 billion annual budget and overseeing policies across METRO's expansive 1300-square-mile service area. The Authority provides essential transportation services to the City of Houston, significant areas of Harris County, and 14 surrounding multi-cities. 

Elizabeth is deeply committed to upholding METRO's mission of delivering safe, clean, reliable, on time and accessible public transportation services to the Houston region, with a strong focus on increasing ridership and mobility for all.