- Opening statements from both candidates
- (To Annise Parker) How will you increase the number of officers on the street?
- (To Gene Locke) Would you keep current leadership at HPD?
- What will either of you do better than Bill White?
- (To Gene Locke) Are you comfortable with endorsement from groups against Annise Parker based on sexual orientation?
- (To Annise Parker) Would you consider furloughs to meet a budget shortfall?
- (To Gene Locke) Who have you been a lobbyist/lawyer for and how would you separate those interests?
- (To Annise Parker) How do you feel about the Harris County DA's policy on jail overcrowding?
- Why do you want to be mayor and what makes you a better choice than your opponent?
- (To Annise Parker) How would you work get a new jail built?
- What do you think is the primary challenge facing HISD schools?
- Can the city of Houston afford a soccer stadium and will tax money be used?
- What are you most proud of in our city?
- (To Annise Parker) Do you think the HPD academy has become obsolete?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, rate the Bill White administration, and explain your score
- Where do you stand on the environment? Do you agree with Mayor White's policies?
- Give us some insight on ideas to develop business in Houston
- Gene Locke and Annise Parker got to ask questions of each other
- Both candidates had one minute for closing statements