www.houstontx.gov Administration & Regulatory Affairs ARA Divisions



  Our mission is to efficiently provide pro-active, responsive, reliable and timely services for the administration functions of budget, human resources, payroll, accounts payable and asset management to our client departments with the utmost level of accountability, integrity, due diligence and in compliance with all City ordinances, policies and procedures.

Annabelle Chen | Deputy Assistant Director
 Administrative Services
Central Payroll
City Council Administration
Insurance Management
Records Management
Regulatory Services
Strategic Alliances Management
Strategic Purchasing


  • Provides administrative and accounting support including but not limited to: Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Human Resources, Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Policies and Procedures for Administration and Regulatory Affairs and various City departments

  • Accounts Payable Service Center for Multiple Departments - Finance Department, Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department, IT Department and Mayor's Office

  • Payroll Services for Multiple Departments - Finance Department, Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department, Affirmative Action, General Services, Human Resources, Mayor's Office and Planning

  • Annual Budget for Administration and Regulatory Affairs

  • Human Resources for Finance Department and Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department

  • Fixed Assets Management for Finance Department and Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department

  • Departmental Policy and Procedure

 To find individual employees and more, please call 311.