Harris County public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss resolving a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation. The court may also consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to improve the North Houston Highway Improvement Project.
- Resolution of County lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation
- Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court meeting consists primarily of procedural items and public comment guidelines. The single substantive agenda item is a request from the Auditor to approve the payment of audited claims.
- Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims (22-8023)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several funding requests, including a $4.6 million federal transportation grant and amendments to rental assistance agreements. The agenda also includes budget allocations for flood control and countywide roofing repairs.
- Acceptance of a $4,603,485 U.S. Department of Transportation grant for the Houston Urbanized Area Formula Program
- Agreement with The Common Market Texas, Inc. for $1,713,672 to reduce food insecurity
- Amendment to the Emergency Rental Assistance agreement with Catholic Charities for $1,266,892
- Supplemental budget allocation of $3,535,868 for Harris County Flood Control District expenses
- Ratification of a purchase with Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. for $1,404,125 for COVID-19 testing services
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing various grant acceptances for victim services, domestic violence advocacy, and mental health programs. The court will also consider an insurance settlement of over $1 million related to Winter Storm Uri and discuss infrastructure projects involving land acquisition.
- Acceptance of a $1,012,200 insurance settlement for damages from Winter Storm Uri
- Approval of grant funds for victim services ($885,082.33) and mental health programs ($394,228)
- Authorization of eminent domain for several drainage and roadway projects
- Purchase of tracts for the Helms Stormwater Detention Basin
- Acceptance of a $66,450.50 donation for the Cypress Creek Greenway
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to approve the official canvass for the November 8, 2022 General and Special Elections. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as opening prayers and rules for public comments.
- Approval of the official canvass for the November 8, 2022 General and Special Elections
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will review several grant acceptances and budget amendments related to COVID-19 recovery funds. The agenda also includes a multi-million dollar procurement for electric vehicles and various contract approvals.
- $45,000,000 allocation to Harris Health System from ARPA funds
- $2,466,398 for Electric Vehicle procurement and equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
- $1,470,031 contract with Urban Harvest, Inc. for food insecurity reduction
- $1,869,078.29 increase for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- $3,170,200 grant for the HCDAO Victim Assistance Program
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to address tax rates and audited claims. The court will consider ratifying the No New Revenue tax rate for Harris County, Harris Health, the Flood Control District, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- Ratification of the No New Revenue tax rate for Harris County, Harris Health, Harris County Flood Control District, and Port of Houston Authority
- Approval of payment of Audited Claims
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several items related to COVID-19 recovery, including grant applications for rental assistance and funding for child care initiatives. The court is also considering various infrastructure contracts for drainage improvements in several precincts. Additionally, the agenda includes requests for budget appropriations and personnel positions funded by ARPA.
- Application for a $24,000,000 federal grant for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- $956,528 contract for drainage improvements in Norchester Subdivision
- $462,517 contract for drainage improvements in Rock Creek Subdivision
- $800,000 contract renewal for county broadband services
- $633,342.53 allocation of ARPA funds for child care initiatives
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 tax rates for Harris County and the Port of Houston Authority. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding these proposed rates.
- Public hearing for 2022 Harris County and Port of Houston Authority tax rates
- Proposed Harris County tax rate of $0.35781
- Proposed Port of Houston Authority tax rate of $0.00742
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing proposed tax rates for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the Hospital District, and the Port of Houston. The agenda also includes funding increases for various technology and infrastructure projects.
- Proposed tax rates for Harris County, Flood Control District, Hospital District, and Port of Houston
- $4,630,000 increase in funding for the Radio Replacement Program
- $1,268,218.00 contract for Tanner Road improvements in Precinct 3
- Agreement with Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group to provide mobile mammography services to employees
- Interlocal agreement with University of Houston for COVID-19 vaccine services at no cost to the county
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss a potential budget amendment that depends on the adoption of a new tax rate. The court will also consider proposing tax rates for Harris County, the Flood Control District, and the Hospital District for future public hearings.
- Potential budget amendment contingent on tax rate adoption
- Proposed tax rates for Harris County
- Proposed tax rates for Harris County Flood Control District
- Proposed tax rates for Harris County Hospital District
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several large funding requests for county services, including a $32 million radio replacement program. The agenda also includes the use of ARPA funds for forensic science staff retention and court backlog support. Additionally, the court will consider various engineering contracts for road improvements in Precincts 2 and 3.
- $32,665,000 total funding for Radio Replacement Program
- $2,304,000 in ARPA funds for Institute of Forensic Sciences staff retention
- $1,268,218 contract for Tanner Road improvements
- $463,652.40 amendment for Wallisville Road engineering services
- $118,935.68 grant application for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing requests for significant funding for building consolidation and road repair projects. The agenda also includes contract amendments for engineering services and discussions regarding COVID-19 pandemic responses. Several resolutions were proposed to recognize various awareness months.
- $5,000,000 in additional funding for the Building Consolidation project
- $4,250,000 for the Outfall Repair and Replacement project
- $1,268,218 contract for Tanner Road improvements in Precinct 3
- $3,600,000 amendment for 2018 Bond Program drainage projects
- $366,000 for evaluation of Hire Up Harris and Apprenticeship Programs
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several funding requests, primarily using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These include allocations for water projects, crime prevention, and eviction intervention services. The court will also consider various resolutions and engineering contracts for road and sidewalk improvements.
- $20,155,823 in ARPA funds for court backlog reduction and child abuse prevention
- $1,447,736 for eviction intervention services via BakerRipley
- $2,698,581 in ARPA funds for water and wastewater projects
- $1,177,454 in ARPA funds for Crime Prevention through Environmental Design projects
- Engineering contracts for road and sidewalk improvements in Precincts 1 and 2
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss proposed FY 2023 budgets for several county entities, including the Flood Control District and Harris Health. The court will also review proposed 2022 tax rates for various local authorities.
- Proposed FY 2023 budgets for Harris County, Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Harris Health
- Proposed 2022 tax rates for Harris County, Flood Control District, Harris Health, and Port of Houston Authority
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider a $750 million grant agreement with the Texas General Land Office for flood mitigation. The court will also review an agreement to outsource jail inmates to a facility in Post, Texas, and discuss legal action against state officials.
- $750,000,000.00 grant agreement with the Texas General Land Office for flood control infrastructure and mitigation
- $25,746,926 agreement with Management & Training Corporation to outsource jail inmates to Giles Dalby Correctional Facility
- Authorization of outside counsel to pursue legal action against state officials regarding a Comptroller decision
- Approval of audited claims
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will review proposed 2023 budgets for Harris County, the Flood Control District, and the Toll Road Authority. The agenda also includes discussions on the 2022 tax rate and various COVID-19 related funding and service agreements.
- Utility upgrades to NRG Park in the amount of $33,296,862.00
- Proposed FY 2023 budgets for Harris County, Flood Control District, and Toll Road Authority
- Grant renewal funds of $2,999,755 for Community Health Workers
- Agreement with UT Health Science Center at Houston for $75,000 for trauma services
- Lead Abatement and Prevention Program funding of $20,000,000 via ARPA
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is considering a request to increase Harris County's bond authority by $1.2 billion, which would be subject to voter approval on November 8, 2022. The court will also consider the payment of audited claims.
- Request to increase bond authority by $1.2 billion
- Approval of payment for audited claims
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several funding requests, including a $24 million application for rental assistance and the acceptance of over $1.5 million in federal grants. The agenda also includes approvals for various road and park infrastructure projects across multiple precincts. Additionally, the court will discuss potential increases to county bond authority.
- Application for $24,000,000 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds
- Acceptance of $1,548,275.63 from the U.S. Treasury for rental assistance
- $1,421,372.88 agreement for Clay Road improvements in Precinct 4
- $1,000,000 agreement for sidewalks and detention ponds at Humble High School
- $1,716,318 grant to reduce court backlogs and create ten new positions
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several items related to COVID-19 recovery and infrastructure improvements. The agenda includes requests for various engineering contracts, budget transfers, and funding for public health programs.
- $848,500 in ARPA funding for Behavioral Health and Nutrition programs
- $2,390,000 in additional funding for County Engineer repairs and painting projects
- $125,827.46 agreement with The BEACON of Downtown Houston for housing navigation
- Discussion regarding potential ballot initiatives to increase county bond authority
- $495,000 in additional funding for the Computer Replacement project
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several items related to COVID-19 recovery, including grant acceptances and contract amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on increasing county bond authority and the issuance of various refunding bonds.
- Acceptance of $457,754,064 in ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
- $2,500,000 contract amendment with Nova Labs LLC for COVID-19 testing services
- Discussion regarding potential increases to Harris County bond authority
- Issuance of various county refunding bonds, including Tax and Road Refunding Bonds
- $1,155,959 insurance settlement for fire damage at Westside Maintenance Camp
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several requests, including grant applications for flood control programs in Sims Bayou and Halls Bayou. The court will also discuss potential increases to the county's bond authority and a proposal to increase property tax exemptions for residents aged 65 or older or those with disabilities.
- Increase ad valorem tax exemption for disabled or 65+ residents from $229,000 to $250,000
- Grant application for Sims Bayou flood program for $22,555,235 with a $7,518,412 match
- Grant application for Halls Bayou flood program for $1,379,955 with a $459,985 match
- Commercial paper funding of $1,965,000 for the Commissioners Court Relocation project
- Agreement with Associated Testing Laboratories for $298,622.50 for drainage improvements
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several requests, including budget amendments and contract updates. The agenda includes funding for the Law Enforcement Detention Control System Upgrade and various drainage improvement projects. The court will also consider several resolutions to recognize specific months and individuals.
- $6,030,000 additional funding for Law Enforcement Detention Control System Upgrade project
- $571,500 grant application for the Pandemic-Related Backlog Relief Grant Program
- $42,242 amendment to rental assistance agreement with The Alliance
- Resolution of No-Objection for Willow Creek Manor Multi-family Affordable Housing Project
- $346,194.50 contract change for Cutler Repaving, Inc.
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting for canvassing. The court will consider the request for approval of official results from the May 7, 2022 Local and Constitutional Amendment Election.
- Approval of official results for the May 7, 2022 Local and Constitutional Amendment Election
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several large funding requests, including a $60 million reallocation of road bonds to the Drainage Program. The agenda also includes applications for federal rental assistance and the creation of a new warrants task force. Additionally, multiple engineering contracts for roadway and drainage improvements are proposed.
- Reallocation of $60 million from 2015 Road Bonds to the Drainage Program
- Creation of the VIPER Warrants Task Force with $2,613,919 in ARPA funds
- Application for a $16,000,000 federal Emergency Rental Assistance grant
- $1,612,874 agreement to expand the Employ2Empower workforce program
- Engineering contract with Isani Consultants, L.P. for $655,896.00 in Precinct 2
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several items including budget transfers, infrastructure contracts, and COVID-19 response measures. The agenda includes requests for engineering services for various road and drainage projects across multiple precincts.
- $8.2 million amendment to BakerRipley agreement for eviction intervention services
- $5,000,000 transfer to cover final benefits costs for former Sheriff’s Jail Medical employees
- $1,800,000 amendment for Brays Bayou Greenway hike and bike trails construction
- $900,187 agreement for engineering services for Antoine Drive improvements
- $13,309 monthly lease for Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division office space
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several large-scale construction contracts for roads and bridges. The agenda also includes requests to authorize bond issuances and the repayment of commercial paper notes. Additionally, the court will address various resolutions and COVID-19 related administrative items.
- $7,905,103.75 contract for Clay Road 2 construction
- $6,922,618.25 contract for bridge construction on Gosling Road
- Authorization to repay up to $6,3 million in Commercial Paper Notes
- $2 million transfer of election funds between departments
- $930,000 funding for the Riverside Property Acquisition project
Commissioners Court
The court will discuss resources and third-party reviews for the May 2022 election cycle. It is also considering amendments to COVID-19 relief agreements, including $6.8 million for eviction intervention services. Additionally, several contract changes for drainage and infrastructure projects are proposed.
- $6.8M amendment to BakerRipley agreement for eviction intervention services
- $1.5M amendment to ABML-IEM, LLC contract for vaccination services
- Authorization of up to $200,000,000 in Toll Road System revenue notes
- Discussion on staffing and third-party reviews for the May 2022 election
- $1,020,000 funding increase for Law Enforcement CAD/RMS Replacement project
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing requests for COVID-19 relief, including a large federal grant for rental assistance and eviction intervention. The agenda also includes proposals for infrastructure funding and various engineering contracts.
- $8,619,210 grant for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program-Supplemental
- $1.5 million agreement for summer programming for 7,000 children
- $26,615,000 additional funding for Criminal Justice Center Renovation
- Agreements with The Alliance ($1.8M) and BakerRipley ($6.8M) for eviction intervention
- Proposed immigration sponsorship policy for county workforce recruitment
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing several large-scale funding requests using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. These include agreements for early childhood programs, criminal justice backlog initiatives, and COVID-19 response efforts. The court is also considering various engineering contracts for road and sidewalk improvements.
- $8,607,556 in ARPA funding for criminal justice backlog and jury operations relocation
- $4,607,487 agreement with Texas Children’s Hospital for infant and toddler development
- $2,400,609 agreement with First 3Years for foster care and family reunification support
- $907,791.83 contract with HDR Engineering for Market Street improvements in Precinct 2
- $1 million transfer to the COVID Response and Recovery fund for crime-related overtime
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing requests for $10.6 million in funding for the COVID-19 Division and various engineering contracts for drainage and road improvements. The court will also discuss potential funding to address case backlogs in Criminal Court at Law No. 16.
- $10.6 million funding request for the COVID-19 Division
- $315,311 lease for audio visual equipment for jury operations
- Repayment of up to $4,000,000 in Disaster Recovery Commercial Paper Notes
- $457,231.80 contract amendment for drainage improvements in Hidden Meadow Subdivision
- $346,000.00 agreement for road repairs in the East Aldine area
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing a $1.5 million agreement for youth summer programming and an RFP process for up to $29.5 million in COVID housing investments. The court is also considering additional funding requests for various technology and infrastructure projects.
- $1.5 million interlocal agreement for County Connections Youth Summer Initiative
- RFP process for Community COVID Housing Program 2.0 with intent to invest up to $29,500,000
- $2,945,000 additional funding for AFIS Replacement project
- $990,000 additional funding for Cyber Security project
- $1,845,000 additional funding for Fleet Services & Equipment project
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency meeting to review several funding requests. The court will consider proposals for purchasing COVID-19 antigen test kits and securing emergency medical staffing.
- Purchase of up to 65,000 rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits not to exceed $1,845,000
- Agreement with Angel Staffing not to exceed $40 million for emergency medical staffing
- Agreement with Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) not to exceed $1.5 million for emergency medical staffing
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and COVID-19 related requests. Items include funding for road engineering services, pandemic response discussions, and the addition of five positions for housing programs. The court is also considering various county resolutions and budget transfers.
- $1,251,992.42 contract with Othon, Inc. for Katy Hockley Cut Off Road improvements
- $300,000 contract award to UT Health Houston for COVID-19 survey data evaluation
- $618,361.55 agreement with TranSystems Corporation for Beckford Place Phase 1 improvements
- Approval of five new positions for housing programs using federal recovery funds
- Settlement of $78,984 in damages to county equipment and property