{ "city": "Harris County", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/harriscountytx/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to approve $235M in bond debt payments and multiple engineering contracts", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider approving debt service payments for road, flood control, and other bonds totaling over $235 million for September and October 2026. The agenda also includes numerous contract approvals and amendments for engineering services, construction changes, and professional agreements across various precincts, along with appointments to county boards.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/8/1241_A_Commissioners_Court_26-08-25_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1241&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1243&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-12-31", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1224&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court to set FY27 budgets and tax rates for county and related agencies", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on the FY27 budgets and tax rates for Harris County, the Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Harris Health System. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, grant allocations, and a request to establish a new department for health benefits administration. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker, and the meeting may include executive sessions on compensation and public securities expenditures.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/8/1250_A_Commissioners_Court_26-08-17_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1250&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Harris County Commissioners to discuss selling underused land and FY27 budget", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will review strategies to sell or lease underutilized county real estate to fund the FY27 budget, alongside updates on county finances, employee benefits, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes votes on bond issuances, contract changes, and easement agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/8/1240_A_Commissioners_Court_26-08-06_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1240&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court to consider $4M loan for NRG Stadium lighting improvements", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a $4 million loan to the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation for lighting upgrades at NRG Stadium, alongside multiple infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements. The agenda includes approvals for drainage improvements, trail construction, and park master planning, as well as routine appointments and reappointments to county boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/7/1239_A_Commissioners_Court_26-07-30_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1239&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court considers $4 million loan for NRG Stadium lighting improvements", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure contracts, budget transfers, and grant applications. Key items include funding for the 3-1-1 Implementation project and various drainage and roadway improvements across four precincts.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/7/1260_A_Commissioners_Court_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1260&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court reviews road contracts, drainage projects, and $772K ARPA reallocation", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on numerous contract modifications for local road and flood control projects, alongside a $772,170 reallocation of ARPA funds to the general fund. The agenda also covers appointing a new Chief Infrastructure Officer, reviewing retiree health insurance options, and processing property easement sales and acquisitions. These items address infrastructure funding, administrative restructuring, and county budget management.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/7/1238_A_Commissioners_Court_26-07-09_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1238&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court approves $20M for Reliant Park upgrades and multiple infrastructure contracts.", "summary": "The court will approve funding and contracts for county infrastructure, including $20M for Reliant Park upgrades and several drainage and roadway projects. Officials will also adjust budget allocations for the Flood Control District and vote on new committee charters and board appointments. These actions support ongoing capital improvements and administrative operations across Harris County.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/6/1237_A_Commissioners_Court_26-06-25_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1237&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners to discuss jail population, staffing, and conditions", "summary": "The court will discuss Harris County jail population and conditions, and consider creating an Infrastructure Coordination & Performance Committee. It will also vote on extending the M/WBE program, approving budget transfers, and multiple land conveyances and contract changes. Several items involve financial approvals for settlements, interest payments, and construction project adjustments.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/6/1236_A_Commissioners_Court_26-06-11_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1236&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Harris County to approve FIFA World Cup security reimbursement agreement", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will vote on a safety and security expense reimbursement agreement with the City of Houston for the FIFA World Cup, repay up to $20 million in commercial paper notes, and approve multiple engineering and flood control contracts. The agenda also includes numerous board appointments and a $3.75 million grant application for flood resilience.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/5/1235_A_Commissioners_Court_26-05-28_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1235&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to vote on up to $150M in toll road commercial paper notes", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve a $150 million toll road revenue note issuance, hear budget projections for FY26 and FY27, and consider several construction contract changes. Other items include a $21.75 million land purchase, a $30.83 million courts expansion, and an agreement with Houston for FIFA World Cup safety reimbursements.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/5/1234_A_Commissioners_Court_26-05-14_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1234&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "County to adopt canvass for Senate District 4 special election", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will vote on adopting the official canvass for the May 2, 2026 special election to fill a vacancy in State Senate District 4. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/5/1262_A_Commissioners_Court_26-05-12_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1262&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to consider opioid settlement with six drug distributors", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will vote on a settlement with six remnant defendants in the national opioid litigation, approve the issuance of refunding bonds, and consider multiple infrastructure contracts and grants. Items include professional services agreements for sidewalks and roadway improvements, a $17.9M grant for traffic signal replacements, and appointments to county commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/4/1233_A_Commissioners_Court_26-04-30_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1233&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to consider $8.1M joint processing center deal and hospital district bonds", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on a fixed-fee amendment to the Joint Processing Center agreement with the City of Houston totaling $8,166,666.41, and authorize the issuance of hospital district limited tax bonds. Other actions include approving $7.3 million in law enforcement equipment funding, $2.5 million for forensic science equipment, and several land easement sales and donations for flood control. The court will also discuss budget proposals and changes to its rules of procedure.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/4/1255_A_Commissioners_Court_26-04-16_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1255&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court to consider $18.4M federal grant for infrastructure", "summary": "Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on budget transfers, multiple construction contracts, and grant acceptances. Key decisions include a $18.4 million BUILD grant application for Precinct 2, a $782,570 ARPA flex fund grant, and several drainage improvement contracts. The court will also revise the toll invoicing policy and accept a donated narcotics canine for Precinct 5.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/4/1232_A_Commissioners_Court_26-04-09_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1232&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court approves contracts and grants for flood control, roads, and infrastructure", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider approving various contracts for engineering, construction, and road repairs, as well as accepting federal grant funds for housing and trail projects. The meeting will also address budget transfers and the renewal of several service agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/3/1254_A_Commissioners_Court_26-03-31_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1254&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Harris County Court to discuss SB-9 impact and approve numerous plat and financial agreements", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will discuss the operational and fiscal impacts of Senate Bill 9 on the legal system, approve a work study program with the University of Houston-Downtown, and authorize payments and agreements totaling over $2.8 million. The agenda includes 57 items ranging from administrative approvals to the approval of 47 plats and real estate transactions.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/3/1231_A_Commissioners_Court_26-03-19_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1231&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Harris County approves budget transfers and construction contracts", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider budget transfers, interlocal agreements for sewer and road projects, and the award of construction contracts totaling over $2.2 million. The meeting will also address grant applications and routine payments.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/3/1253_A_Commissioners_Court_26-03-04_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1253&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to consider $24M courthouse expansion and workforce policy", "summary": "The court will discuss a temporary workforce policy draft and consider approving a $24 million final investment memo for the Harris County Courts Expansion project, along with repaying up to $73.8 million in commercial paper notes. Numerous engineering contracts and plat approvals are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/2/1230_A_Commissioners_Court_26-02-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1230&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to consider $8M reimbursement for NRG Park and $2.4M lighting upgrade", "summary": "Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on multiple financial items including an $8 million reimbursement resolution for NRG Park improvements, a $2.4 million purchase order increase for lighting upgrades at NRG Center, and a $1.25 million preliminary investment memo for jail infrastructure planning. The court also considers a countywide fee update policy and a language access template. Numerous contract changes for road and drainage projects are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/2/1229_A_Commissioners_Court_26-02-12_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1229&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Adopt official canvass for Jan 31 2026 special runoff election", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider a request to adopt the official canvass of all votes cast in the January 31, 2026 special runoff election for Congressional District 18. This action would formally certify the election results.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/2/1259_A_Commissioners_Court_26-02-10_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1259&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-01-29", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court to discuss budget, hiring, and road projects", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss FY 26 budget projections, strategic hiring exemptions, and a new law enforcement salary scale policy. The agenda includes approvals for parking lease renewals, road repair contracts, and various easement sales to the City of Houston.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/1/1228_A_Commissioners_Court_26-01-29_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1228&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Commissioners Court to vote on $9.3M drainage master plan contracts", "summary": "The Harris County Commissioners Court will consider several agenda items, including approval of over $9.3 million in contracts for a countywide drainage master plan study, grant applications for youth mental health and anti-trafficking programs, and settlement agreements for goods and services. Other items include budget transfers, vehicle control number changes, and a resolution recognizing Lunar New Year.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/1/1252_A_Commissioners_Court_26-01-22_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1252&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" }, { "date": "2026-01-08", "body": "Commissioners Court", "headline": "Court to vote on $25.5M building cost project", "summary": "The Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on strategic hiring exemptions, a compensation philosophy, and the FY27 budget calendars. Key financial items include approving $127,709 in commercial paper interest, repaying up to $10.36M in notes, and $4.04M in hotel occupancy tax bond debt service. Major capital projects up for approval include a $25.5M miscellaneous building cost project, a $12.3M juvenile probation facility renovation, and a $196K bucket truck purchase. The court will also consider several real estate conveyances for flood control and easements.", "agenda_url": "https://harriscountytx.legistar1.com/harriscountytx/meetings/2026/1/1227_A_Commissioners_Court_26-01-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://harriscountytx.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1227&GID=798&G=800B5DA3-042C-42B8-BD39-0674375456AF" } ] }