{"id":507768,"date":"2026-01-11T05:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/507768\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:00:22","slug":"former-harris-county-judge-jon-lindsay-architect-of-county-toll-road-system-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/507768\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay, architect of county toll road system, dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lindsay served 20 years as county judge and one term in the Texas Senate<\/p>\n<p>Jon Lindsay (Jon Lindsay Obituary)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 Former Harris County Judge and Texas state senator Jon Lindsay has died, according to a statement released by a former colleague, Commissioner Rodney Ellis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Lindsay devoted decades of his life to public service, serving 20 years as Harris County Judge and one term representing the community in the Texas Senate. He was widely regarded as a respected statesman who earned bipartisan admiration throughout his career.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Among his most lasting accomplishments was the creation of the Harris County Toll Road Authority, a project credited with shaping the region\u2019s transportation infrastructure and supporting continued growth across the county.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our condolences to the family of the Honorable Jon Lindsay, who passed away yesterday. He was the first Republican Harris County Judge, elected in 1974. He later served in the Texas Senate, retiring after the 2005 session. After his unexpected retirement, I ran and won that seat\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DanPatrick\/status\/2009451530106106232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Ellis described Lindsay as a \u201ctrue statesman and gentleman,\u201d noting that his leadership fostered both respect and friendships on both sides of the aisle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cHis accomplishments will continue to positively affect Harris County for years to come,\u201d Ellis\u2019 statement read.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Lindsay is survived by his family, who were remembered in the statement as the community mourns his passing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorBrittany Taylor headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/3TMX3YN53ZCG7B7DUW4BCA3LAA\/\" title=\"View Brittany Taylor&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brittany Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0fWell hello, January!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0fWell hello, January!Pearland Police arrest sex offender who has been in and out of jail<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Pearland Police arrest sex offender who has been in and out of jailArgument during t-shirt sale leads to gunshots in SW Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>Argument during t-shirt sale leads to gunshots in SW HoustonTop headlines for Jan. 9 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:59<\/p>\n<p>Top headlines for Jan. 9 Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential paths<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:16<\/p>\n<p>Future of the Astrodome: Harris County receives cost estimates for two potential pathsStorm timeline for Friday in Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Storm timeline for Friday in HoustonBond reduction denied for suspect in deadly \u2018ding-dong ditch\u2019 shooting<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Bond reduction denied for suspect in deadly \u2018ding-dong ditch\u2019 shootingFoggy mornings ending soon<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Foggy mornings ending soonHouston marathon road closures you need to know before race day<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Houston marathon road closures you need to know before race dayTop headlines for Jan. 8 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:45<\/p>\n<p>Top headlines for Jan. 8 Texas jerky stand goes viral and orders won\u2019t stop coming, thanks to Katy man\u2019s video<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>Texas jerky stand goes viral and orders won\u2019t stop coming, thanks to Katy man\u2019s videoBaytown high school stabbing suspect licked fingers, smiled after alleged murder, investigator says<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Baytown high school stabbing suspect licked fingers, smiled after alleged murder, investigator says&#8217;Looking to shoot somebody&#8217;: Search underway for 2 men accused of murdering woman on METRO bus<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Looking to shoot somebody&#8217;: Search underway for 2 men accused of murdering woman on METRO busHouston City Council uses $30 million from &#8216;Stormwater Fund&#8217; 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