Consulate General of France in Houston

France is represented in the United States by the Ambassador in Washington, D.C., and by 10 Consul Generals posted throughout the country. The consulate general of France in Houston is one of these consular posts. It covers Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Additionally, the consulate general in Louisiana defers to the consulate general in Houston for its consular affairs. The Consulate is responsible for protecting French citizens, either permanent residents or temporary visitors: crisis management in close link with local authorities in the case of health issues, natural or industrial catastrophes, etc.; consular support to French nationals encountering an emergency (death, accidents, etc); consular services to the French community. The Consulate develops the bilateral relationship between France and local leaders in all sectors (economic, industrial, cultural, academic, scientific, political, non-profit, etc.). Under the leadership of the Ambassador, its mission is to represen...