Harris County public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a range of resolutions, contract amendments, renewals, and budget transfers. Key actions include approving a $1,091,393.85 amendment to a U.S. Health and Human Services grant for the Overdose Data to Action collaborative and authorizing a $477,386.45 contract change with Texas Materials Group for Clay Road construction. Additional items cover contract renewals for uniforms, community surveys, and mural projects under Chapter 381. All items are listed on the December 19, 2024 agenda.
- Approve amendment to U.S. HHS grant for Overdose Data to Action, adding $1,091,393.85 (item 15)
- Approve contract change with Texas Materials Group, adding $477,386.45 for Clay Road 1 construction (item 11)
- Approve amendment to Hagerty Consulting agreement for additional ARPA services, $44,283 (item 6)
- Approve renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms, cost $141,100 for Precinct 1 (item 20)
- Approve Chapter 381 mural agreement with Street Art for Mankind, up to $170,000 for four county murals (item 29)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly take action on jail population, staffing, and conditions, plus an update on the Jail Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee. Other major items include approval of $20.95 million for an energy pilot installing solar at community centers and libraries, $886,572 for transitional housing via ARPA funds, and a $1.5 million increase for the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund. The court will also weigh compensation and pay equity options, a five-year strategic plan, and numerous commercial paper fundings for county projects.
- Discussion and possible action on Harris County jail population, staffing, and conditions (24-7384)
- Approval of $20,952,363 additional authorization for Energy Infrastructure Pilot installing distributed energy resources at community centers and libraries (24-7943)
- Approval of $886,572 interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for transitional housing using ARPA funds (24-7063)
- Approval of $1,500,000 budget increase for Harris County Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (24-7934)
- Discussion on compensation and pay equity options as interim steps before countywide salary study (24-7555)
Commissioners Court
At this special meeting, Commissioners Court will vote on authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. They will also consider approving negotiations for on-call engineering services with Aviles Engineering and Professional Service Industries, Inc. for various projects. Other items include a replat confirmation for Wildwood Glen Sec 1 Partial Replat No 2, acceptance of $65,476 from unclaimed juror pay cards, and administrative approvals for vehicle control numbers and deputy lists.
- Approval of budget appropriation transfers for Flood Control District and county departments (24-7366)
- Negotiation with Aviles Engineering for on-call engineering services for various Harris County projects (24-7377)
- Negotiation with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for construction materials testing services countywide (24-7378)
- Confirmation of replat determination for WILDWOOD GLEN SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2, Precinct 3 (24-7372)
- Acceptance of $65,476 from non-redeemed juror pay cards into general fund (24-7368)
Commissioners Court
At this special meeting, the Commissioners Court will adopt the official canvass for the November 5, 2024 General Election and a special election to fill a vacancy for Congressional District 18. No other business is scheduled.
- Adoption of official canvass for all votes cast in the Nov. 5 General Election (24-7355).
- Adoption of official canvass for all votes cast in the Nov. 5 Special Election for Congressional District 18 (24-7356).
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve a $30 million transfer from the Public Contingency Fund to the Engineering Department for cleanup and monitoring after the May 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl. The agenda also includes approval of 13 ARPA-funded community facility agreements totaling over $11 million, a discussion on creating or joining a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and the issuance of Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds.
- Transfer $30 million from Public Contingency Fund for derecho and Beryl cleanup (Item 32)
- Approve 13 ARPA agreements for community facilities, including $1.5M for HOPE Clinic renovation and $2.08M for Memorial Assistance Ministries (Item 11)
- Discuss possible creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (Item 18)
- Authorize issuance of Hotel Occupancy Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2024 (Item 31)
- Approve $552,318 decrease to Houston Food Bank agreement for food insecurity programs (Item 15)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several resolutions and action items, including a $1.19 million subrecipient agreement with Houston Zoo for an electronics recycling awareness program, appointments to the Harris Central Appraisal District board, and updates to Precinct 2 rental facility policies.
- Subrecipient agreement with Houston Zoo, Inc. for $1,191,154 for the ZEEBRA program
- Resolution and ballot casting 905 Harris County votes for Jim Robinson to HCAD Board of Directors
- Resolution and ballot casting 80 Flood Control District votes for Jonathan Cowen to HCAD Board of Directors
- Approval of update to Precinct 2 Rental Facility Policies and Procedures
- Approval of payment of Audited Claims
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is deciding on several large infrastructure and housing contracts, including a major sewer project in Precinct 2. The body will also discuss a five-year Strategic Plan and a new M/WBE Scorecard to assess minority and women-owned business participation.
- Award of $21,206,362 to CE Barker Ltd. for a sanitary sewer system, lift station, and force main for Westfield Estates Subdivision
- Allocation of $1,300,000 in Flex Funds for real estate and consulting services to expand affordable housing
- Renewal of $2,470,989 contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. for single-family housing rehabilitation inspection services
- Additional $421,307 in funding for Elite Research LLC under the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity
- Proposed five-year Harris County Strategic Plan
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider approving a $5.7 million grant for homeland security, a $567,763 contract amendment with Oracle, and budget transfers for the Flood Control District. The agenda also includes resolutions honoring county employees and community organizations.
- Approval of $5,724,098.39 Homeland Security Grant
- Oracle America, Inc. contract amendment for $567,763
- Budget appropriation transfers for Flood Control District
- Resolution honoring Nam Nguyen for 36 years of service
- Resolution honoring Donna Fujimoto Cole for lifetime service
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several funding requests and contract amendments, primarily utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Key items include support for court backlog activities, behavioral health services, and child care programs.
- Request for $30,754,676 for BakerRipley's Child Care Contracted Slots Program
- Request for $5,479,302 in ARPA funds to continue Court Backlog activities for FY 2025
- Request for $677,260 for Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster recovery program management
- Request for $615,545 for The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
- Proposed budget adjustments for the Lost Oaks Project land purchase (up to $4,528,000)
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider approving the purchase of land at 810 Oak Street for the Lost Oaks Project and various amendments to housing and early childhood programs funded by federal recovery dollars.
- Approve $2.75M ARPA transfer to buy land at 810 Oak Street for Lost Oaks Project
- Approve $175,000 ARPA allocation for rental payments through December 2024
- Approve $658,890.17 for engineering services on Sidewalk-Lauder Road
- Approve $2.12M renewal for long-term disability insurance
- Approve $400,000 for decedent transport services at the Institute of Forensic Sciences
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially act on FY 25 annual appropriations budgets and tax rates for Harris County, the Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority. The body will also review polling locations for the November 5, 2024, elections.
- FY 25 budget and tax rate discussions for Harris County, Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and Port of Houston Authority
- Approval of polling locations for the November 5, 2024, General and Special Elections
- Purchase of a tractor with flex wing mower for Precinct 1 from United Ag & Turf for $86,378
- Proposed Grants Indirect Cost and Department and Special Fund Indirect Cost policies
- Amendment to extend the FY 2022 Cybersecurity Program grant end date to November 30, 2024
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially approve the fiscal year 2025 budgets and tax rates for the county, flood control district, toll road authority, and Harris Health System. The agenda includes resolutions honoring retirees and public figures, as well as financial agreements for projects like the Hardy Yards housing development and the Saldivar Family Memorial Bridge.
- Discussion of FY 25 budgets and tax rates
- Award of $14.6M for Hardy Yards Project land purchase
- Renaming of Tidwell Road Bridge to Saldivar Family Memorial Bridge
- Lease of parking spaces for county employees at REEF Parking
- Agreement with Ardurra Group for Jensen Drive Corridor Study
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing pending requests to authorize bond issuances for toll roads and tax revenue, approve engineering contracts for corridor studies, and discuss jail staffing and executive pay. These actions affect county financing, road planning, and public safety operations. The agenda also includes ARPA funding extensions, budget transfers, and several ceremonial resolutions.
- Agreement with Entech Civil Engineers for $1,191,676.25 for Spencer Highway corridor study
- Agreement with Binkley & Barfield for $658,887.90 for Aldine Mail Route Road corridor study
- Agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam for $533,308.54 for Veterans Memorial Dr. corridor study
- Authorization of Harris County Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A
- Discussion on Harris County jail population, staffing, and conditions
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is considering several items including drainage improvements, plat approvals, and grant applications. The agenda includes requests for professional engineering services, flood control negotiations, and a large renovation contract.
- Amendment to Aviles Engineering Corporation for Beaumont Place Subdivision Drainage Improvements: $94,645.39
- U.S. Department of Transportation grant application for Park Row Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Planning Study: $400,000
- Negotiations with Gauge Engineering, LLC for Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin services
- Negotiations with IDS Engineering Group for Barrett Station drainage improvements
- Negotiations with Quiddity Engineering, LLC for Salt Water Ditch flood reduction improvements
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is considering various resolutions, public health agreements, and large-scale infrastructure funding. Items include American Rescue Plan Act subrecipient agreements for reproductive healthcare and adjustments to the Yellow Cab Project land purchase.
- Yellow Cab Project land purchase price adjustment to $5,810,000
- Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund agreements ranging from $268,859 to $501,470
- Building Consolidation project funding of $6,840,000
- HVAC Repair and Replacement project funding of $3,000,000
- Annex Facilities Security Upgrades funding of $1,700,000
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss response and recovery efforts following the May 16, 2024, severe weather event. Actions include potential authorization for employee overtime and access to the Public Improvement Contingency fund for disaster-related needs.
- Authorization for employees to cash out compensatory time earned during April 30 flooding and tornado events
- Access to the Public Improvement Contingency fund for May 17, 2024, disaster declaration requests
- Amendment to Boston Consulting Group agreement to increase cost by $57,800 to a total of $802,800
- Playground design and build at Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park for $394,000
- Amendment to Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC agreement for an additional $6,000,000
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will review several contract amendments and service agreements. This includes funding for toll collection systems, wireless plans, and legal research services. The court will also consider various law enforcement grants and playground construction.
- $6 million amendment to Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC for toll collection system services
- $4,846,466 agreement with Verizon Wireless for county wireless calling plans
- $1,608,164 contract with West Publishing Corporation for legal research services
- $394,000 contract to build a playground at Elizabeth Kaiser Meyer Park
- $802,800 amended agreement with Boston Consulting Group regarding employee compensation policies
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider approving the official canvass for the May 4, 2024 Special Election. This election was held to fill a vacancy in State Senate District 15.
- Approval of the official canvass for the May 4, 2024 Special Election to Fill a Vacancy for State Senate District 15
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is considering various budget appropriations, interlocal agreements, and grant amendments. Key discussions include wastewater treatment expansions, mental health programming, and public health staffing.
- Transfer of $5,800,000 in ARPA funds to Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District for Westfield Estates wastewater services
- Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD not to exceed $4,323,370.43
- Conditional award of up to $1,850,000 in ARPA funds for Manson Place Apartments land purchase
- Amendment to Harris Health System agreement for $165,786 to support Food Farmacy model
- Agreement with Honeycomb Clinic LLC for $527,940.00 via the ARPA Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative, legal, and public works requests. Discussion includes the Harris County jail population and staffing, as well as various grant applications and service contracts.
- Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates wastewater system in Precinct 2
- Agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. for Barrier-Free Program services for $2,230,000
- Public Defender grant application for Future Indigent Defense Leaders Program for $293,333.81
- Sheriff’s Office grant application for FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for $110,019
- Agreement with Lead & Thrive LLC for Public Health Services training for $150,000
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing various fiscal matters including budget projections and supplemental appropriations. The agenda includes multiple requests for commercial paper funding for county engineering, law enforcement equipment, and radio replacement projects.
- Commercial paper funding of $4,800,000 for New District Criminal and Probate Court Renovation - Phase 2
- Commercial paper funding of $6,100,000 for the Radio Replacement Program
- Commercial paper funding of $2,385,000 for Outfall Repair and Replacement project
- Commercial paper funding of $1,955,000 for Law Enforcement Personnel Equipment
- Interlocal agreement with University of Houston for $2,333,251 to evaluate Early REACH pilot program
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider several resolutions, updates to constable deputy lists, and various county payments. Key items include a large contract for technical election support and funding for summer youth programs.
- $4,200,000 award to Tryfacta Inc. and Protiviti for technical election support
- Up to $160,000 agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston for summer youth programs
- Up to $115,000 agreement with YMCA of Greater Houston for summer youth programs
- Approval of tax refund payments
- Resolution designating April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several funding requests and contract changes. Items include budget appropriations, maintenance awards, and agreements for summer youth programs.
- $345,000 for Harris County Sheriff Office’s Swift Water Training Facility project
- Contract change of $6,764.90 with Specialty Construction TX, LLC for bridge and guardrail repair in Precinct 2
- $4,521,990 award to Russell Marine, LLC for Clear Creek Gated Structure maintenance
- Chapter 381 agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston up to $135,000
- Chapter 381 agreement with YMCA of Greater Houston up to $135,000
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing multiple funding requests for housing projects and mental health programs. The agenda also includes discussions regarding jail population, staffing, and infrastructure planning.
- Conditional award of up to $54,714,649 in ARPA funds to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
- Conditional award of up to $9,900,000 for the Meridian on Cullen project
- Conditional award of up to $9,000,000 for the New Hope Housing Avenue C project
- Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for $3,891,457.17
- Discussion regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, and conditions
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several resolutions and administrative requests. These include designating a month for nutrition and honoring a local insurance group.
- Resolution to designate March 2024 as National Nutrition Month
- Resolution honoring Navarro Insurance Group's 25th anniversary
- Changes to Precinct 6 Constable regular deputy and reserve officer lists
- Approval of Audited Claims
- Approval of tax refund payments
Commissioners Court
This agenda covers routine administrative actions for the Harris County Commissioners Court. The court will review requests to approve audited claims, quarterly assessment payments to the Harris Central Appraisal District, tax refund payments, and updates to Business Court meeting procedures. These items are standard procedural approvals.
- Request to approve revisions to Business Court meeting agenda items
- Request to approve payment of Audited Claims
- Quarterly assessment payments to the Harris Central Appraisal District for the County and Flood Control District
- Request to approve tax refund payments
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several financial matters including fiscal year budget calendars, debt payments for road and flood control bonds, and commercial paper funding. The agenda also includes requests for community development grants, public health staffing, and property acquisitions.
- Four CDBG-CV funded agreements with Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston, Covenant House Texas, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, and Northwest Assistance Ministries
- Amendment to the Harris County Treasury ARPA Affordable Housing Portfolio including $3.3 million in additional funding
- Approval of 15 positions for the ARPA Maternal Health Program
- Commercial paper funding for various projects including a $1.25 million transportation fleet update and $1.4 million networking project
- Negotiation for property acquisitions near James Driver Park and at 1111 Fannin and 1010 Lamar
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider the 2024 meeting calendar and potential ceremonial meetings. The court will also review requests for law enforcement overtime pay for upcoming primary elections and payments for election training facilities. Additionally, the court is scheduled to approve audited claims and tax refunds.
- Estimated $120,000 for election training facility rentals
- Overtime compensation for law enforcement during February/March 2024 elections
- Approval of the 2024 Commissioners Court meeting calendar
- Approval of audited claims and tax refunds
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing various resolutions, including service commendations and monthly proclamations. The agenda includes several large-scale funding requests for wastewater improvements, community initiatives, and debt management.
- Appropriation of $31,988,154.00 in ARPA funds for Westfield Estates Sanitary Sewer System Construction
- Allocation of $3,000,000 from the FLEX Fund for Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods Civic Art Initiative
- Transfer of approximately $3,000,000 in ERA 2 grant funds to the Housing and Community Development Department
- Increase of construction contract with Arch-Con Corporation for the HAY Center Project to $24,050,607.34
- Authorization to repay up to $27 million in Commercial Paper Notes, Series A-1
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court will review requests to approve audited claims and tax refund payments. The court will also consider a request from the County Clerk regarding the conduct of the March 5, 2024 general primary election.
- Approval of Audited Claims (24-0318)
- Approval of tax refund payments (24-0319)
- Request to conduct the March 5, 2024 general primary election as a joint general primary election (24-0340)
Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is reviewing various items including engineering contracts for road and drainage projects, budget transfers, and property acquisitions. The agenda also includes resolutions for community recognition and updates to COVID-19 related programs.
- $481,974.30 contract for intersection improvements at Hufsmith Road, FM 2978, Stuebner Airline Road, and Kuykendahl Rd
- $238,230.00 agreement for construction materials testing at Atascocita CSCD Expansion
- $105,218.50 purchase of a tract for the Harris County Flood Control District channel conveyance project
- $59,850 in payments related to settlements for county equipment and property damage
- $86,096.20 agreement for drainage improvements at Westfield Pines and Village Subdivisions