Harris County public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to vote on $13.5M public safety radio contract and $4M IT renewal
Commissioners Court will consider a series of contract renewals and ratifications, including a $13.5 million public safety radio system, a $4 million computer hardware contract, and a $2.6 million road striping agreement. Also up for approval is the ratification of Toll Road refunding bonds and multiple interlocal agreements for services such as prisoner housing and translation.
- $13,514,162 renewal for public safety radios from E.F. Johnson Company
- $4,000,000 renewal for computer hardware and software from SHI Government Solutions
- $2,645,676 renewal for thermoplastic striping for Precinct 3
- $1,901,430 renewal for Dell infrastructure from SHI via OMNIA Partners
- $1,500,000 renewal for real estate appraisal services from multiple firms
budgetcontractspublic-safetytechnologytransportationhousingflood-controltoll-roads
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (55 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-7995 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8040 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8056 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7996 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7998 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7999 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8000 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8001 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8002 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8003 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8004 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8006 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8007 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8008 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8011 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8012 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8013 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8014 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8015 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-8016 — approved
5 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to approve $11.8M additional funding for Universal Services fleet vehicles
The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss jail staffing and conditions, strategic hiring exemptions, and amendments to the Prompt Payment Act. It will review FY 27 budget calendars and an update on federal grant accounts receivable. Several policy approvals and large commercial paper funding requests, including $11.8 million for fleet vehicles and $8.3 million for emergency generators, will be considered. The court will also consider multiple contract modifications for county projects.
- Approve $11,825,000 additional commercial paper funding for Universal Services fleet vehicles (total $162,605,000)
- Approve $8,255,000 additional commercial paper funding for Emergency Generator Installations (total $22,535,000)
- Authorize settlement payments totaling $172,690 and related claims totaling $125,346
- Change contract with Texas Wall & Landscape, LLC adding $150,866.85 for Townsen Park N‑Ride Multimodal Connector
- Change contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. deducting $580,975.50 for University of Houston transportation improvements
budgetfinancecontractsinfrastructurepublic-safety
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-7811 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7814 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7815 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7816 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7817 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7825 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7807 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7966 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7970 — approved
8 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 426 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County Commissioners Court to approve budget transfers and contracts.
The Harris County Commissioners Court will meet to approve budget transfers, renew various contracts for services and equipment, and consider public hearings on election precinct boundaries.
- Approval of $3.23M commercial paper funding for Law Enforcement CIP project
- Renewal of $12M disaster recovery program management contract with Tetra Tech
- Public hearing to establish new boundaries for 80 Harris County Election Precincts
- Approval of $550K BuyBoard renewal for building maintenance supplies
- Settlement agreement with Everbridge for $131,975 for Toll Road Authority software
budgetcontractselectionslaw-enforcementflood-controlpurchasingpublic-hearing
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-7368 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7453 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7417 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7452 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7395 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7412 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7423 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7424 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7425 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7426 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7427 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7429 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7430 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7431 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7432 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7433 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7435 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7436 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7437 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7440 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to discuss County Attorney position in closed executive session
This is a special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. The only agenda item is a request by the County Judge to hold an executive session under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074 to discuss the position of the County Attorney. No public votes or other discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss and possibly take action regarding the County Attorney position (Agenda Item 25-7483)
executive-sessionpersonnelcounty-attorneyspecial-meeting
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County to set hearing date for election precinct boundary changes
The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss strategic hiring policies, rules of procedure, and a proposed order to establish a November 20 hearing date for revising 118 election precinct boundaries. The court will also consider a $134,855 grant agreement for an urban agrivoltaics study and approve various easement sales to the City of Tomball.
- Order to set hearing date for 118 election precinct boundary revisions
- Grant agreement with Texas A&M for urban agrivoltaics study ($134,855)
- Approval of easement sales to City of Tomball (totaling $60,000+)
- Discussion on AI and software improvements for permitting
- Approval of commercial paper interest payment ($1,692,854.91)
electionsprecinctshiringpolicyflood-controltomballaigrants
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-7276 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5682 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7322 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 281 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
County to ratify No New Revenue tax rate for Harris County
Commissioners Court will consider ratifying the No New Revenue tax rate for Harris County, which sets the property tax rate that generates the same revenue as the previous year. The agenda also includes approval of audited claims and a request for an executive session to discuss the County Attorney position.
- Ratification of the No New Revenue tax rate for Harris County (25-7044)
- Request for approval of payment of audited claims (25-7053)
- Request by Precinct 2 Commissioner for executive session under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.074 to discuss County Attorney position (25-7184)
budgettax-ratesproperty-taxcounty-attorneyexecutive-sessionaudited-claims
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-7053 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-7044 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Oct 30, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to approve issuance of 2025 toll road revenue bonds and related actions
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a series of budget and policy items, including a request to issue and sell the 2025A Toll Road First Lien Revenue Bonds. It will also review reimbursements, interest payments, and reallocation of commercial paper funding, as well as several real‑estate and plat approvals. The meeting provides public comment opportunities and follows standard procedural rules.
- Approve issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County Toll Road First Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A (item 11)
- Approve reimbursement of up to $10,000,000 for prior expenditures of tax‑exempt commercial paper (item 6)
- Approve payment of commercial paper interest in the amount of $484,751.63 (item 7)
- Approve reallocation of $2,765,000 of commercial paper funding for the Cyber Security project (item 8)
- Approve real‑estate conveyance of a 0.2014‑acre access easement for the Flood Control District (item 16)
financebondsbudgetreal-estateflood-controlplats
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 8 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-6686 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2729 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6855 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6894 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6950 — motion failed
2 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones nay
25-7026 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7034 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-7037 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 265 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to consider hiring freeze exemptions for non-exempt departments
The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on hiring freeze exemptions for non-exempt departments and the October 2025 Strategic Plan in Action report. The agenda also includes approval of millions in commercial paper funding for community center renovations, law enforcement technology upgrades (including a $9.62 million increase for mobile device terminals), and changes to various road and bridge contracts.
- Hiring freeze exemptions for PCNs in non-exempt departments (item 2)
- Commercial paper funding increase of $9,620,000 for Law Enforcement Mobile Device Terminal Replacement (total $17,060,000)
- Additional $325,000 for Tracy Gee Community Center Renovation (total $4,725,000)
- Settlement of property damage claims totaling $203,559 and workers' compensation recoveries of $3,066
- Change in contract with Texas Materials Group for Shadowlake Subdivision reconstruction adding $773,902.95
hiring-freezebudgetlaw-enforcementcommunity-centerspublic-workssettlementstechnology
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 19 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-6349 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6350 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6118 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6119 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6260 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6520 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6313 — approved
2 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2515 — approved
8 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6445 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6446 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6472 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6481 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6510 — approved
2 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6528 — approved
2 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6543 — approved
2 absent · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6597 — approved
2 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6658 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
25-6682 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6658 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 489 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Public hearings set for FY2026 budgets; $10.4M mental health contract
Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budgets for Harris County and the Harris County Toll Road Authority, as well as for Harris Health System. The court will also consider budget appropriation transfers, receive the 2025 certified appraisal roll and tax rate calculations, and discuss an executive session on the Executive Director of the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel. A $10,423,770 interlocal renewal with The Harris Center for mental health and IDD services for inmates is up for approval.
- Request for approval of budget appropriation transfers for Flood Control District and county departments (25-6090)
- Public hearing for discussion and approval of FY2026 annual budget for Harris County and Toll Road Authority (25-6081)
- Public hearing for discussion and approval of FY2026 budget for Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System (25-6088)
- Transmittal of 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll and No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates (25-6076, 25-6077)
- Interlocal renewal with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for inmate services at cost of $10,423,770 (25-6099)
budgetpublic-hearingtax-ratemental-healthinterlocal-agreementcounty-government
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-6081 — approved
23 yea · 6 nay · 1 abstain
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-6088 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to approve 2026 calendar and engineering contracts
The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss the 2026 holidays and meeting calendar, approve payments for commercial paper interest and settlements, and authorize amendments to various engineering and construction contracts totaling over $10 million.
- Approval of $212,586.94 commercial paper interest payment
- Approval of $10,000,000 computer equipment reimbursement resolution
- Transfer of $6,000 to Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
- Approval of engineering contract amendments up to $1,000,000
- Approval of construction contract changes and deductions
budgetcontractsengineeringconstructionholidayssettlementsjuvenile-probation
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 26 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-5660 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5731 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5735 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5569 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5831 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5916 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5640 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2513 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5673 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5679 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5680 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5856 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5864 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5836 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5837 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5896 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5900 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5805 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5800 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-6026 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 427 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court will ratify several 2025 bond series for Harris County and Flood Control District
The Commissioners Court will consider FY 26 budget appropriations for Harris County, the Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority. It will ratify four bond series: Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds, Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Flood Control District Contract Tax Refunding Bonds, and Flood Control District Improvement Refunding Bonds. The Court will also reallocate $20 million from ARPA projects to the FY 26 General Fund and approve a $1,548,596.73 settlement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
- Ratify Harris County Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A
- Ratify Harris County Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A
- Ratify Harris County Flood Control District Contract Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A
- Reallocate $20 million from ARPA portfolio to FY 26 General Fund
- Approve settlement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for $1,548,596.73
budgetbondsarpasettlementflood-controlgrants
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-5587 — approved
9 yea · 3 absent · 3 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5563 — approved
132 yea · 14 nay · 9 absent
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5582 — approved
9 yea · 3 absent · 3 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5585 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5563 — motion failed
33 nay · 21 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to consider $85M mall renovation, FY2026 budget, and salary proposals
The Commissioners Court will discuss the proposed FY2026 budget and vote on a final investment memo for the Pasadena Town Square Mall renovation. Other actions include approval of contracts for traffic signals, drainage improvements, and several engineering agreements. The court will also consider proposals for elected officials' salaries for FY2026.
- Discussion and possible action on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget (item 7)
- Approval of final investment memo for Pasadena Town Square Mall Renovation ($85M incremental, total $101M) (item 10)
- Approval of commercial paper funding for Leon Z. Grayson/Baldree Community Center Renovation ($10.3M) (item 9)
- Discussion and possible action on proposed elected officials' salaries for FY2026 (item 2)
- Approval of interlocal agreements for hike and bike trails with La Porte and sidewalk projects with MUDs 71 and 397 (items 29-31)
fy2026-budgetcapital-projectsinfrastructuresalariesprocurementpublic-workstraffic-signalshike-bike-trails
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 12 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-5084 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5106 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5175 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
25-5085 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5263 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5171 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2507 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5198 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5351 — approved
14 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5451 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5520 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5175 — approved
8 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 415 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to discuss FY 26 budgets and tax rates for county and health systems
The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss FY 26 budgets and tax rates for Harris County and related agencies. The body will also consider salary adjustments for Constables and District Court Judges, as well as employee health benefit rates for 2026.
- Discussion on FY 26 budgets and tax rates for Harris County, Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Harris Health System
- Proposed increase of District Court Judge base salary supplement from $18,013 to $25,000
- Salary adjustment requests from Constables in Precincts 1 through 8
- Agreement amendment with Omega Engineers, Inc. for $39,312.37 for Mueschke Road Segment 9 improvements
- Approval of 2026 health and related benefit premium rates for employees and retirees
budgettax-ratessalariesroadshealthcare
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-5023 — approved
11 yea · 3 nay · 1 abstain
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-5030 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5031 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5032 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5033 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5034 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5035 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5036 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-5037 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to discuss county administrator search
The court will discuss the job description and national search process for a permanent county administrator, review FY25 third-quarter budget projections, and consider updates to parking fees. Other actions include approving numerous engineering contracts, a land acquisition for a sheriff's aviation hangar, and debt service payments for road and flood control bonds.
- Discussion and possible action on job description and national search for County Administrator (Item 1)
- Presentation and discussion on FY25 3rd Quarter budget projections (Item 3)
- Updated parking fees at select county lots as part of Five-year Financial Plan (Item 14)
- Discussion and action on Vision Zero implementation plan (Item 20)
- Acquisition of fee simple tract for HCSO Aviation Hangar at 8319 Thora Lane (Item 27)
county-administrationbudgetparking-feesvision-zeropublic-safetyengineering-contractsflood-controlfinance
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 14 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-4519 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-4728 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4660 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4692 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4743 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2505 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-4529 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4720 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4742 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4797 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4843 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4869 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4987 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-4521 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
The other 434 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 8:30 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County considers $700 million commercial paper note issuance
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several bond issuances and debt payments, including a request for General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes not to exceed $700 million. The body is also considering various drainage project contract changes and real estate conveyances.
- Approval of General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series D, D-2 and D-3 up to $700,000,000
- Payment of August 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) bond debt service of $23,079,067.10
- Agreement with Diaz Engineering, LLC for $563,902.60 for Memorial MUD Pedestrian Bridge and Hike and Bike Trail
- Sale of 1.82 acre right of way to Millrose Properties Texas, LLC for $118,800.00
- Commercial paper funding of $750,000 for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Complex Relocation at 5910 Navigation
budgetbondsdrainagereal-estateinfrastructure
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 7 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-4161 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-2502 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones absent · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-4334 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-4195 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-4315 — motion failed
4 yea · 4 nay · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-4273 — motion failed
2 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-4419 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
The other 246 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to discuss Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions
The Commissioners Court will discuss the Harris County jail population and staffing, receive a report on the 2018 Flood Bond Program, and consider changes to its rules of procedure. It will also vote on an amendment to the Joint Processing Center interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for $14 million per year, approve commercial paper funding for emergency generators, and act on multiple engineering contracts and subdivision plats.
- Discussion of jail population, staffing, and conditions (item 1)
- Amendment to Joint Processing Center interlocal with City of Houston at $14 million per year (item 8)
- Commercial paper funding for Precinct 3 emergency generators, additional $1 million (item 7)
- Engineering contract for Seamist Drive improvements, $957,588 (item 18)
- Approval of equipment damage and tort claim settlements totaling $102,683 (item 11)
jailflood-controlbudgetcontractspublic-safetyinfrastructuredevelopment
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 8 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-3278 — approved
33 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-3761 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3802 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3937 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3936 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3939 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3695 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-4039 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 265 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County considers closing Community Prosperity Program and reallocating funds
The Commissioners Court will discuss closing the Community Prosperity Program and moving remaining funds to rental assistance, homelessness, and food programs. The body is also reviewing updates to employee minimum wage policies and court decorum rules. Additional items include various plat approvals and financial agreements for county infrastructure.
- Proposal to close Community Prosperity Program and reallocate funds to Rental Assistance, Homelessness, and Food & Nutrition programs
- Proposed amendments to the Harris County Employee Minimum Wage Policy
- Commercial paper funding of $1,055,000 for the Control Systems Repair and Replacement Countywide project
- Approval of multiple plats including Bauer Meadows Sec 3, Bridgeland Central Sec 7 and 9, and Cypress Green Sec 16, 17, and 18
- Amendment to Stevens Technical Services Inc. agreement for $36,645.00 for intersection improvements at Hufsmith Road, Stuebner Airline Road, and Kuykendahl Rd
budgethousingemployee-policyinfrastructurezoningpublic-health
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 11 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-3594 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3654 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3655 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3676 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3678 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3508 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3664 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3725 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3726 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3733 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3735 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 312 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu May 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County Court to discuss budget projections and FIFA World Cup coordination
The Commissioners Court will review FY 25 second quarter and FY26 budget projections. The body is also considering the closure of the Community Prosperity Program to reallocate funds to rental, homelessness, and food assistance. Other discussions include 2026 FIFA World Cup coordination and updates to travel and business meeting policies.
- Contract with Resalire Infrastructure Solutions, LLC for $954,527.80 for a Precinct 4 Emergency Response Plan
- Sale of two tracts to 2000 Nance, LLC for an appraised value of $450,000.00
- Additional commercial paper funding for Infrastructure Enhancements Replacement ($1,470,000) and Networking - Repair Replace ($1,860,000)
- Approval of multiple plats including Amira Sec 26, Bridgeland Central Sec 2, and Winward Cove Sec 1
- Order to abate public nuisances at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4
budgetinfrastructurepublic-healthreal-estatefifa-world-cup
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 12 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-3076 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3235 — motion failed
3 nay · 1 absent · 1 yea
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
25-3031 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3068 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3065 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3250 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1116 — approved
6 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
25-3107 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3279 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3316 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-3328 — approved
18 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1116 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
The other 243 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu May 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to discuss national search for permanent County Administrator
This meeting includes discussion on the process for a national search for a permanent County Administrator (items 19-20), along with approval of resolutions, contracts, and funding requests. Notable items include up to $8 million for law enforcement equipment, $16 million for Pasadena Town Square Mall renovation, and various commercial paper fundings for county projects.
- National search for permanent County Administrator to be discussed (items 19-20).
- Up to $8 million for law enforcement equipment including tasers, body armor, body cameras (item 33).
- $16 million for Pasadena Town Square Mall renovation (item 34).
- $348,364 renewal for mowing and abatement services for Public Health (item 16).
- $970,531 amendment for single-family housing rehabilitation construction management (item 17).
county-administratorbudgetlaw-enforcementpublic-workshousingresolutionsprocurement
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-2765 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2819 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones nay
25-2820 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2497 — approved
14 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2765 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones nay
The other 417 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to vote on resolution supporting bills to lower electricity costs for low‑income Texans
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a resolution backing HB 1359 and SB 1315 to reduce electricity costs for low‑income residents. It will also discuss the annual mobility transfers from HCTRA for transportation projects, approve payment of audited claims, and modify travel and business meeting request procedures. The agenda includes possible executive‑session items on appointing an interim County Administrator and Budget Officer and on legal interpretations affecting county project financing.
- Resolution to support HB 1359 and SB 1315 for low‑income electricity cost reduction
- Discussion of annual mobility transfers from HCTRA to the County for transportation projects
- Approval of payment of audited claims
- Modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests
- Executive session to consider appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer
legislationelectricitytransportationbudgetexecutive-sessioncounty-administration
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-2484 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2484 — motion failed
3 nay · 2 yea
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to consider $360M bond issuance, $200M toll road notes, and contract renewals
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on authorizing up to $360 million in general obligation commercial paper notes and up to $200 million in toll road revenue commercial paper notes. The court also considers multiple professional services contract renewals totaling $6.7 million, including engineering and security guard services, and approves subdivision replats for Wildrye Sections 1-3 in Precinct 3.
- Authorization of $360M General Obligation Unlimited Tax Commercial Paper Notes, Series C (item 14)
- Authorization of $200M Toll Road System First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series K (item 15)
- Renewal of security guard services with Vets Securing America for $2.24 million (item 31)
- Replat approvals for Wildrye Sec 1, 2, and 3 in Precinct 3 (items 18-20)
- Legislative advocacy contracts for District Attorney totaling $300,000 (items 22-25)
bondstoll-roadscontractsflood-controlsubdivisionspublic-safetyengineering
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (55 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1877 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2404 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2405 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2406 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2407 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2408 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2409 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2410 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2411 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2438 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2439 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2440 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2297 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2442 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2444 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2435 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2436 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2437 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2449 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2458 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County considers increasing FLEX Fund budget by $200 million
The Commissioners Court will discuss the Harris County Climate Justice Plan and the Putting Assets to Work initiative. The body is deciding on several budget increases, bond issuances, and the approval of numerous land plats.
- Proposed increase of FLEX Fund 1040 budget by $200,000,000 to a total of $315,000,000
- Grant of up to $1,300,000 from Flex Funds to Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
- Issuance and sale of Harris County Hospital District, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025
- Funding of $770,000 for Public Health Services Renovation of Annex 1 project
- Proposed boundary revisions for 18 election precincts with a hearing date of May 8, 2025
budgetclimate-justicehousingpublic-healthzoningelections
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-2320 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2254 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2088 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-2090 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-2357 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 258 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to vote on resolution supporting American Dream and Promise Act
The Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on a resolution supporting the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025. The court also plans to discuss jail population, staffing, and conditions, as well as Harris County minimum wage policies for employees and contractors. Multiple ARPA-related items include allocating up to $1.3 million in Flex Funds for ARPA initiatives and continuing court backlog efforts with over $2.8 million in Flex Funds.
- Resolution in support of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- Discussion and possible action on Harris County jail population, staffing, and conditions
- Discussion and possible action on Harris County minimum wage policies for employees and contractors
- Approval to update use of up to $1,300,000 Flex Funds for ARPA initiatives
- Approval to consider boundary revisions to 18 Harris County Election Precincts
immigrationcounty-governmentjailsminimum-wagearpaelection-precincts
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 32 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1859 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1298 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1730 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1732 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1733 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1736 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1737 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1738 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1739 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1740 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1741 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1742 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1743 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1998 — approved
14 yea · 4 absent · 2 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1703 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1790 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1361 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1414 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1446 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1466 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 494 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to consider $2.1M prisoner medical claim, bond authorization, and dozens of plats
The Commissioners Court will decide on a $2.1 million claim to Memorial Hermann for prisoner medical care, authorize the issuance of limited tax bonds for the hospital district, and approve numerous subdivision plats and engineering contracts. The agenda also includes grant applications for public health and community development projects.
- $2,127,585.95 claim to Memorial Hermann Hospital for prisoner care costs in 2024
- Resolution authorizing issuance of Harris County Hospital District Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025
- Renewal application for $2,328,480 Texas Healthy Women grant from Texas Health and Human Services
- Negotiation with Ardurra Group for Safe Routes to School Planning Study (MWBE goal 18.83%)
- Approval of 30+ plats across multiple precincts, including financial sureties
bondshealthcareprisonersgrantsplat-approvalsengineeringpublic-healthbudget
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (76 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1432 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1333 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1374 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1420 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1421 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1431 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1337 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1371 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1375 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1376 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1377 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1378 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1379 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1380 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1381 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1382 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1383 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1384 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1385 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1386 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis absent · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to approve engineering contracts and flood control projects
The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider resolutions honoring community figures and approve engineering agreements for flood control and road projects, including the Vince Bayou channel improvements and asphalt rehabilitation on Memorial Drive.
- Resolution honoring Aga Khan IV
- Resolution celebrating Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- $1,064,538 agreement for Vince Bayou channel improvements
- $177,705.20 agreement for Asphalt Rehabilitation - Memorial Drive
- $272,727.00 from FLEX Fund for murals in Gulfton and Sharpstown
commissioners-courtflood-controlengineeringcontractsresolutionsmuralsmemorial-driveharris-county
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 16 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1143 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1184 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones absent · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1186 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1271 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1272 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1289 — motion failed
2 abstain · 2 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia abstain · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1295 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1185 — approved
8 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo abstain · Rodney Ellis nay · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1176 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1263 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1235 — approved
7 yea · 2 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones absent · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1286 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
25-1297 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1324 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1325 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1339 — approved
3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones absent
The other 138 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Harris County considers $73.6 million vehicle procurement contract
The Commissioners Court is reviewing several high-value infrastructure and procurement requests, including vehicle acquisitions and flood control projects. The body will also discuss budget transfers and grant amendments for cybersecurity and climate planning.
- Proposed $73,661,600 award for supplemental automobiles, trucks, and vans from multiple vendors
- Request for $3,500,000 for Toll Road Authority annual overtime for public safety initiatives
- Proposed $20 million in design service agreements for Hurricane Harvey recovery projects split among four firms
- Request for $1,100,000 in additional commercial paper funding for Precinct 2 Emergency Generator Installations
- Proposed $993,681 award to Reliance Construction Services, L.P. for a water distribution system on Berwyn Drive
budgetinfrastructureflood-controlprocurementpublic-safetygrants
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-1107 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1110 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1094 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1109 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1128 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1129 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1113 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1104 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1124 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1125 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1132 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1087 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1089 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1090 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1092 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1093 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1095 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1097 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1098 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-1099 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia absent · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court approves resolutions and budget discussions for February 2025
The Harris County Commissioners Court will meet to approve resolutions honoring county employees and organizations, discuss FY26 budget calendars, and consider funding for flood control and housing projects.
- Resolution honoring Harris County Constable Precinct One Police K-9 'Edge'
- Resolution celebrating Houston Humane Society for distributing over 5 million meals
- Approval of $299,837.45 contract with American Institutes for Research
- Discussion on FY26 Budget Calendar and FY26 CIP Budget Calendar
- Authorization for $920,000 in commercial paper funding for Precinct 4 Emergency Generator Installations
budgetflood-controlharris-countyhousingpublic-safetyresolutionscontracts
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-0728 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-1028 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0999 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0899 — approved
11 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-0977 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0757 — approved
3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo absent · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 311 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court approves $9.28 million commercial paper repayment and multiple infrastructure contracts
The Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on a series of resolutions, budget items, and contract approvals. Key actions include authorizing repayment of up to $9,280,000 in commercial paper notes, approving a $13,895,000 increment for the Plumbing Systems Repair and Replacement project, and adopting several professional engineering service agreements for drainage and roadway improvements. The court will also discuss budget updates, a $2,500 salary increase for certain employees, and a $35,912 settlement for county equipment damage.
- Approve repayment of Commercial Paper Notes Series J‑1 up to $9,280,000 (Item 23).
- Approve additional $13,895,000 for the Plumbing Systems Repair and Replacement project, total FY2025 authorization $15,295,000 (Item 30).
- Approve engineering service contracts totaling over $2 million for drainage, road reconstruction, and sidewalk improvements (Items 31‑40).
- Approve $2,500 salary increase for county employees earning less than $75,000 funded by special revenue or grant funds (Item 20).
- Approve settlement payments of $35,912 for county equipment/property damage and related releases (Item 26).
budgetfinanceinfrastructureengineering-contractssalary
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-0542 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
The other 195 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Commissioners Court
Court to consider $1.5M for chemical spill cleanup in Baytown
The court will discuss authorizing up to $1.5 million from the Public Contingency Fund for cleanup of chemicals released from a Bluebonnet Chemical Solutions facility in Baytown in December 2024. Other major items include approval of a $915.5 million ARPA FLEX fund increase, ratification of hotel occupancy tax revenue bonds, and restoration of $4.5 million to the District Attorney's office. The court also considers budget transfers and numerous commercial paper funding requests for county projects.
- Discussion and possible action to authorize up to $1.5 million from Public Contingency Fund for Bluebonnet Chemical Solutions chemical release cleanup in Baytown (Item 16)
- Approval to increase maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 to full ARPA grant amount of $915,508,128 (Item 8)
- Approval of order ratifying Hotel Occupancy Tax Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2024 (Item 29)
- Approval to restore $4,509,003 funding to Office of the District Attorney and $64,568 to Probate Court #5 (Item 31)
- Discussion and possible action to allocate up to $574,254.83 for temporary employees to support newly elected officials (Item 33)
chemical-spillbudgetbondsarpapublic-safetyenvironmentcounty-administration
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
25-0012 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0282 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0229 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0025 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0312 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-0315 — approved
9 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea · Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0307 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo nay · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
25-0388 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia yea · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. nay · Lesley Briones yea
25-0405 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Lina Hidalgo yea · Rodney Ellis yea · Adrian Garcia nay · Tom S. Ramsey, P.E. yea · Lesley Briones yea
The other 314 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.