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August 17, 2026 ·9:00 AM Closed ·Special Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 71 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 August 11, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 26-5414
  3. 3 Appearances before court
  4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item at a regular meeting will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. For business court or special meetings, speakers may only sign up to address topics that pertain to posted agenda items. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@harriscountytx.gov.
  5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
  6. 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a special meeting at 9:04 A.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  7. 11 County Administration
  8. 1. Request for discussion and possible action to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015. 26-5382 approved Pass
  9. 13 Management and Budget
  10. 2. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY27 budgets and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Harris Health System. 26-5358 approved Pass
  11. 15 Human Resources and Talent
  12. 15 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 9:05 A.M.
  13. 3. Request for approval to establish a new department to assign certain individuals receiving Harris County health benefits. 26-5391 approved Pass
  14. 18 Housing and Community Development
  15. 18 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 9:07 A.M.
  16. 5. Request for approval of a Termination Agreement with Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston for Comprehensive Dental Care for the Homeless funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. 26-5142 approved Pass
  17. 20 Sheriff
  18. 6. Request for approval to update the funding code of one position to the general fund effective August 22, 2026. 26-5367 approved Pass
  19. 21 County Administration
  20. 22 County Clerk
  21. 7. Request for discussion and action to select public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26-5381 approved Pass
  22. 1. Request for discussion and possible action to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015. 26-5382 approved Pass
  23. 24 Grants
  24. 1. Request for discussion and possible action to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015. 26-5382 approved Pass
  25. 8. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Houston Endowment to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026, for the Harris County Language Access Program. 26-5344 approved Pass
  26. 1. Request for discussion and possible action to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015. 26-5382 approved Pass
  27. 9. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Violence Against Women for grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Grant (ICJR Program). 26-5357 approved Pass
  28. 26 County Clerk
  29. 27 Auditor
  30. 10. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 26-5394 approved Pass
  31. 7. Request for discussion and action to select public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26-5381 approved Pass
  32. 29 Treasurer
  33. 7. Request for discussion and action to select public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26-5381 approved Pass
  34. 11. Request for approval to open one (1) new bank account for Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Human Trafficking Forfeited Assets. 26-5383 approved Pass
  35. 7. Request for discussion and action to select public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26-5381 approved Pass
  36. 31 Purchasing
  37. 12. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $1,100,000 for additional cloud services for enterprise resource planning system for Harris County for the period of April 29, 2026 - April 28, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5235 approved Pass
  38. 13. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $5,147,403 for additional products and services needed during the term for Microsoft Enterprise products and services for Harris County for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5400 approved Pass
  39. 34 County Judge
  40. 14. Request for approval of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Harris County agreement with the Houston Ship Channel Security District. 26-5379 approved Pass
  41. 15. Request for approval to allocate a total of $118,800 ($89,100-PSGP Grant Funds/$29,700-Houston Ship Channel Security District) from the FY2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2025-PU-05052 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 4 and its corresponding budget. 26-5393 approved Pass
  42. 36 Executive Session
  43. 16. Request for approval to allocate a total of $238,856 ($179,142-PSGP Grant Funds/$59,714-Houston Ship Channel Security District) from the FY2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2025-PU-05052 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 1 and its corresponding budget. 26-5390 approved Pass
  44. 19. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials. 26-5410
  45. 17. Request for approval to allocate a total of $260,400 ($195,300-PSGP Grant Funds/$3,500-Houston Ship Channel Security District/$61,600-General Funds) from the FY2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2025-PU-05052 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 3 and its corresponding budget. 26-5392 approved Pass
  46. 18. Request for approval to allocate a total of $345,055 ($258,791.25-PSGP Grant Funds/$86,263.75-General Funds) from the FY2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2025-PU-05052 to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 5 and its corresponding budget. 26-5395 approved Pass
  47. 40 Executive Session
  48. 41 The Commissioners Court may go into executive session, if necessary, pursuant to chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for one or more of the following reasons: (1) consultation with the County Attorney to seek or receive legal advice or consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation; (2) discussion about the value or transfer of real property; (3) discussion about a prospective gift or donation; (4) consideration of specific personnel matters; (5) discussion about security personnel or devices; or (6) discussion of certain economic development matters. The Commissioners Court may announce that it will go into executive session on any item listed on this agenda if the subject matter is permitted for a closed session by provisions of chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
  49. 19. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials. 26-5410 no action
  50. 43 Emergency/Supplemental items
  51. 44 Notice is hereby given that, prior to the adjournment of the meeting of Commissioners Court, the Court may consider and take action on supplemental agenda items and/or emergency or urgent public necessity agenda items. Supplemental items may be published up to 3 business days before the date of a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court. Emergency or urgent public necessity items may be published up to one (1) hour before a meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court.
  52. 46 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 2:51 P.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on August 17, 2026. On this the 8th day of September, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
  53. 60 Commissioners Court recessed at 10:05 A.M.
  54. 63 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 10:17 A.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  55. 66 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 11:23 A.M. and returned at 11:25 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
  56. 69 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 11:43 A.M. and returned at 11:45 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
  57. 72 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:53 A.M. and returned at 11:55 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  58. 75 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 12:30 P.M. and returned at 12:35 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
  59. 78 Management and Budget
  60. 2. Request for discussion and possible action on the FY27 budgets and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Toll Road Authority, and Harris Health System. 26-5358
  61. 82 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:53 P.M.
  62. 85 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 1:56 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  63. 91 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 1:59 P.M.
  64. 94 Human Resources and Talent
  65. 96 Management and Budget
  66. 98 Human Resources and Talent
  67. 100 Housing and Community Development
  68. 102 Emergency/Supplemental items
  69. 106 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 2:27 P.M. for Item 19.
  70. 109 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 2:51 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  71. 115 Executive Session