Former sheriff Adrian Garcia running for Harris County Commissioner

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia wants to get back into government.

Garcia announced his bid for Precinct 2 commissioner with an internal poll claiming to show him with a favorability rating.

Garcia was a police officer, city council member and mayor pro-team before becoming sheriff.

He left his post for an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2015, he also ran against U.S. Rep. Gene Green in a primary challenge for his seat but was defeated.

Garcia will go up against incumbent Commissioner Jack Morman.

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