Commissioners Court

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

Agenda — 496 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 July 31, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 26-5085
3. 3 Opening Prayer
4. 4 Pastor David Smith of New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 2.
5. 5 Pledges of Allegiance
6. 6 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
7. 7 Appearances before court
8. 8 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@hctx.net.
9. 9 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.
10. 10 County Administration
11. 1. Request for discussion and possible action on next steps to identify high-value, underutilized County real estate assets to sell or lease to generate General Fund revenue for the FY27 budget. 26-5229 approved Pass
12. 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. 26-5232 approved Pass
13. 12 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 9:06 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Garcia was virtual.
14. 3. Request for approval on strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments. 26-5228 approved Pass
15. 4. Request for approval of the Space Planning Committee guidelines to establish the process to review and authorize allocations of facility space owned by Harris County. 26-5293 no action
16. 15 Management and Budget
17. 5. Request for a presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY26 3rd Quarter budget projections. 26-5031 no action
18. 6. Request for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100M. 26-4709 approved Pass
19. 7. Request for discussion and possible action on elected officials’ salaries for FY 2027. 26-4913 approved Pass
20. 8. Request for discussion and possible action to approve an FY27 mobility budget and funding plan for the Office of the County Engineer. 26-5231 approved Pass
21. 9. Request for approval of an order approving proceedings to authorize Harris County, Texas, Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, including the preparation of financing and offering documents; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such bonds, and matters incident thereto. 26-5188 approved Pass
22. 20 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 9:39 A.M. and returned at 9:40 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
23. 10. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest in the amount of $2,728,171.25. 26-5215 approved Pass
24. 11. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Harris County Courts Expansion project in the amount of $1,000,000 for a total CP funding of $27,500,000. 26-5219 approved Pass
25. 12. Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county property and other claims in the total amount of $92,129 and 23 workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $25,167; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $33,719; denial of 59 claims; and that the County Judge execute seven releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $63,106 in connection with property damage claims. 26-4710 approved Pass
26. 13. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 26-5115 approved Pass
27. 24 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 9:46 A.M. and returned at 9:48 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
28. 25 Human Resources and Talent
29. 14. Request for discussion and possible action to provide up to 24 hours of paid mental health leave for eligible full-time regular employees not currently covered under Texas Government Code, Chapter 614.015 or Harris County Paid Mental Health leave approved by Commissioners Court on November 15, 2022. 26-5088 approved Pass
30. 15. Request for discussion and possible action regarding a proposal for OCA-reporting human resources personnel to report to Human Resources and Talent (HRT) to achieve potential cost savings in alignment with the County's five-year financial plan. 26-5220 no action
31. 16. Request for approval of amendments to the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures. 26-5087 approved Pass
32. 28 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
33. 17. Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces for employees of Human Resources and Talent at certain garages with LAINER Parking for the period of June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, at an approximate total cost of $700.00. 26-5187 approved Pass
34. 18. Request for approval of three (3) HR Investigator positions and one (1) Senior Labor Relations Liaison, and $73,781.26 in additional budget, effective August 24, 2026. 26-5287 approved Pass
35. 19. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 26-4864 approved Pass
36. 32 County Engineer
37. 32 County Administration
38. 20. Request that the County Judge execute a Cross Conveyance and Correction Special Warranty Deed for Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas and the County of Harris, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Texas for the public project known as Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 1)-from 1,000 ft West of Aldine Westfield Rd to West of Cypress Creek, tract numbers 1, 2 & 3, UPIN 14104MF08X01, Precinct 3. 26-4972 approved Pass
39. 21. Request for approval for County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, for tract K500-31-00-09-001.0, a 42.6536 acre Drainage and Detention Easement for Stormwater Detention for Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation - K500-31-00-E001 project and that the County Judge execute the Drainage and Detention Easement, UPIN 24090MF3E301, Precinct 3. 26-4973 approved Pass
40. 22. Request for approval of a sale by the County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 30’ aerial easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a domestic limited liability company from the Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract FOXCONN 114593833A - Sale, for the appraised value of $3,188.00 and that the County Judge execute the aerial easement, UPIN 24101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1. 26-4974 approved Pass
41. 23. Request for approval of a sale by Harris County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 0.0742-acre water line easement and 0.7271-acre temporary construction easement collectively as two tracts, to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, a governmental agency, and a body politic and corporate from the Precinct 3 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract NHCRWA 37B-51 WLE & TCE - Sale, for the appraised value of $3,234.00, and that the County Judge execute the waterline easement, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. 26-4975 approved Pass
42. 24. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC, A Colorado Limited Liability Company in the amount of $7,180.00 for Barrett Crossing at Sweetgrass Village Sec 1, Precinct 3. 26-4978 approved Pass
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44. 25. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,145.00 for Elyson Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 3, Precinct 4. 26-4982 approved Pass
45. 38 Constables
46. 26. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Grand Prairie Development, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,165.00 for Grand Prairie Sec 5, Precinct 4. 26-4977 approved Pass
47. 27. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,060.00 for Aurora Bend Drive and Tantara Bend Drive Street Dedication, Precinct 4. 26-4979 approved Pass
48. 28. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,310.00 for Aurora Bend Drive Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 4. 26-4980 approved Pass
49. 41 Grants
50. 29. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $1,840.00 for Bridgeland Migration Way and Perennial Crossing Street Dedication, Precinct 4. 26-4981 approved Pass
51. 30. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for M/I Homes of Houston, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company & JDS FM 2920, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $6,355.00 for Sorella Sec 5, Precinct 4. 26-4983 approved Pass
52. 31. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Sunterra 6A-Katy, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership & Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,030.00 for Sunterra Sec 44, Precinct 4. 26-4984 approved Pass
53. 32. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $6,495.00 for Windrow Sec 5, Precinct 4. 26-4985 approved Pass
54. 45 Commissioner, Precinct 1
55. 33. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P., A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $5,205.00 for Windrow Sec 8, Precinct 4. 26-4986 approved Pass
56. 34. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #583 for Quarry on Grant Sec 2, Precinct 3. 26-4992 approved Pass
57. 240. Request by Commissioner Precinct 1, Commissioner Precinct 2, Commissioner Precinct 4, and the County Judge for discussion and possible action on funding for the District Attorney’s investigation into the shooting and killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. 26-5083
58. 35. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #493 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 89, Precinct 4. 26-4993 approved Pass
59. 36. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, twenty-seven (27) road easement tracts for the public project known as Tanner Rd - from W. Sam Houston Pkwy N frontage to 350' east of Gessner Rd - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2QC01, Precinct 3. 26-4994 approved Pass
60. 37. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 6137 ½ Bourgeois Road, Houston, TX, 77066, for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Bourgeois Rd - from Cutten Rd to West Richey Rd, UPIN 20104MF1BJ01, Precinct 1. 26-4995 approved Pass
61. 38. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 24407 1/2 Birnam Wood Blvd, Spring, TX 77373 for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1 - from 450' north of Hickorygate Dr to south of J109-01-01 - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BG01, Precinct 3. 26-4996 approved Pass
62. 51 Emergency/Supplemental items
63. 39. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 24810 1/2 Birnam Wood Blvd, Spring, TX 77373 for electrical power serving traffic signal, Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 2 - from south of J109-01-01 to Cypresswood Dr - 2019, UPIN 20104MF1BH01, Precinct 3. 26-4997 approved Pass
64. 40. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 203 ½ Piney Point Road, Houston, Texas 77024 for electrical power serving a traffic signal - City of Piney Point Phase 1, UPIN 23103MF2V801, Precinct 3. 26-4998 approved Pass
65. 41. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 206 Blalock Road, Houston, Texas 77024 for electrical power serving a traffic signal - City of Piney Point Phase 1, UPIN 23103MF2V801, Precinct 3. 26-5000 approved Pass
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67. 42. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 2305 ½ Fry Road, Katy, Texas, 77449, for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Fry Road at Saums Road, UPIN 24035MF3H201, Precinct 4. 26-5001 approved Pass
68. 342. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CBRE, Inc.; and The Guess Group Inc. for real property broker services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260147), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5341
69. 43. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 13755 ½ Alief Clodine Road, Houston, Texas, 77083, for electrical power serving a traffic signal, Alief Clodine Road at Metro Blvd, UPIN 24035MF3H501, Precinct 4. 26-5002 approved Pass
70. 348. Request for approval to uphold the Office of the Purchasing Agent Determination. Purchasing concluded that the evidence presented by the Protestor did not meet the burden of proof necessary to rescind the May 14, 2026 award under the Harris County Protest and Appeals and Procedures, specifically under the provision that alleges an error of law or regulation by the Office of the Purchasing Agent. Commissioners Court determination of the Appeal will be the final administrative action of Harris County and shall exhaust all administrative remedies available to the firm. No further Appeal will be permitted. 26-5339
71. 44. Request for approval to execute a Service Outlet Location Statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for 8535 ½ San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77024 for electrical power serving a traffic signal - City of Piney Point Phase 1, UPIN 23103MF2V801, Precinct 3. 26-5184 approved Pass
72. 57 Miscellaneous
73. 45. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Weisser Engineering Company Inc for Boudreaux Road Segment 4 - from 200' east of Hufsmith-Kohrville Road to 700' south of SH-99, UPIN 23103MF2P601, Precinct 3. 26-5003 approved Pass
74. 59 Executive Session
75. 47. Request for approval of a change in contract with Spawglass Construction Corp. in connection with Connectivity Project - Deussen-Eisenhower - 2021, with an addition in the amount of $132,401.09, Job No. 25/0046-8, UPIN 22101MF2F801, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.09%, MWBE Current Participation: 16.31%. 26-5011 approved Pass
76. 48. Request for approval of a change in contract with Precise Services, Inc. in connection with BS2N Clear Brook City - 2024, with no change in the contract amount, Job No. 25/0340-1, UPIN 25102MF3QK01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.66%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-5012 approved Pass
77. 301. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Sec. 551.074 for discussion and possible action on the appointment of Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as Chief Medical Examiner for the Institute of Forensic Sciences pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal. Proc. 49.25 Section 1(a). 26-5281
78. 49. Request for approval of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc., in connection with West Gulf Bank Road from I45 to Airline Drive, adding 200 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 22/0461-13, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 40.15%. 26-5016 approved Pass
79. 50. Request for approval of a change in contract with DTI A-Group, LLC / McCrory Engineering, in connection with Pinckney Infra Imp, adding 180 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $28,000.00, Job No. 24/0215-4, UPIN 22102MF2D501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-5017 approved Pass
80. 63 Management and Budget
81. 51. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners LLC, in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Sections 1-2-5-6) - 2018, deducting 46 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $231,000.00, Job No. 24/0358-01, Grant Fund, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 26.94%, MWBE Current Participation: 39.42%. 26-5150 approved Pass
82. 52. Request for approval of a change in contract with Highlights of Houston, Inc. in connection with Emergency Generators for Precinct 2, with an addition in the amount of $165,618.62, Job No. 26/0714, UPIN 24102MF3MG01, Precinct 2. 26-5152 approved Pass
83. 6. Request for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100M. 26-4709
84. 53. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sprint Sand & Clay, LLC, in connection with final construction of Wortham Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements, adding 88 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $109,194.32, Job No. 24/0237-2, UPIN 19103MF15701, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30.79%, MWBE Current Participation: 67.10%. 26-5158 approved Pass
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86. 54. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker Ltd., in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $261,096.64, Job No. 25/0227-01, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.07%, MWBE Current Participation: 9.80%. 26-5147 approved Pass
87. 55. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners LLC, in connection with Tower Oaks Meadows Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, deducting 98 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $250,000.00, Job No. 25/0186-01, Mobility Fund, UPIN 19103MF12K01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.93%, MWBE Current Participation: 43.43%. 26-5154 approved Pass
88. 56. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners LLC, in connection with Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 2) - from west of Cypress Creek to 1,000' east of Birnam Wood Blvd - 2014, with an addition in the amount of $84,516.06, Job No. 25/0216, UPIN 23103MF2TA01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 36.09%, MWBE Current Participation: 40.62%. 26-5189 approved Pass
89. 57. Request for approval of a change in contract with C.E. Barker, Ltd., in connection with Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, adding 19 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $1,286,000.00, Job No. 25/0227-2, UPIN 19103MF12H01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.07%, MWBE Current Participation: 9.80%. 26-5155 approved Pass
90. 58. Request for approval of a change in contract with James Construction Group LLC, in connection with final construction of Bridge Construction - Greenhouse Road Over Cypress Creek - K100-00-00 - 2021, adding 279 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $108,682.99, Job No. 23/0323-4, UPIN 211033952830022, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.15%. 26-5226 approved Pass
91. 59. Request for approval of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc., in connection with final construction of West Gulf Bank Road from I45 to Airline Drive, with a deduction in the amount of $947,179.43, Job No. 22/0461-14, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 41.40%. 26-5227 approved Pass
92. 60. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 15 with a financial surety in the amount of $8,225.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 26-5032 approved Pass
93. 61. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 18 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,450.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 26-5033 approved Pass
94. 62. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 19 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,160.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 26-5034 approved Pass
95. 63. Request for approval of plat Anniston Sec 20 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,800.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4. 26-5035 approved Pass
96. 64. Request for approval of plat Asifito Residence. Consultant, SURVEY SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, Precinct 2. 26-5036 approved Pass
97. 65. Request for approval of plat Bridge Creek Reserve. Consultant, CONLEY LAND SERVICES, LLC, Precinct 3. 26-5037 approved Pass
98. 66. Request for approval of plat Brighton Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $8,700.00. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 4. 26-5038 approved Pass
99. 67. Request for approval of plat Cotton Oaks Reserve with a financial surety in the amount of $2,070.00. Consultant, PIONEER ENGINEERING LLC, Precinct 3. 26-5039 approved Pass
100. 68. Request for approval of plat Cy-Fair Fire Station No 15. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY, Precinct 4. 26-5040 approved Pass
101. 69. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Reserve Sec 4. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 26-5041 approved Pass
102. 70. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 25 with a financial surety in the amount of $1,980.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 26-5042 approved Pass
103. 71. Request for approval of plat Dunham Pointe Sec 26 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,830.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3. 26-5043 approved Pass
104. 72. Request for approval of plat Ellora Section One with a financial surety in the amount of $20,725.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON, Precinct 4. 26-5044 approved Pass
105. 73. Request for approval of plat Harris County Mud 165 Lift Station No 18. Consultant, CIVIL-CON CONSULTANTS, LLC, Precinct 3. 26-5045 approved Pass
106. 74. Request for approval of plat HCMUD No 25 Water Plant. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1. 26-5046 approved Pass
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108. 75. Request for approval of plat Imperial Valley Shopping Center Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, COBB FENDLEY, Precinct 1. 26-5047 approved Pass
109. 76. Request for approval of plat Indian Shores Commercial. Consultant, DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 3. 26-5048 approved Pass
110. 77. Request for approval of plat Moes Family Pot. Consultant, OWENS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC, Precinct 3. 26-5049 approved Pass
111. 78. Request for approval of plat Mueschke Real Estate LLC. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 4. 26-5050 approved Pass
112. 79. Request for approval of plat Newport Green Acres. Consultant, PLS CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, INC, Precinct 3. 26-5052 approved Pass
113. 80. Request for approval of plat North Airport Logistics Center. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 26-5053 approved Pass
114. 81. Request for approval of plat Reserve At Bammel. Consultant, RSG ENGINEERING, Precinct 1. 26-5054 approved Pass
115. 82. Request for approval of plat Sheldon Industrial Business Park. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 1. 26-5056 approved Pass
116. 83. Request for approval of plat Sugarland Point. Consultant, CITY CHOICE GROUP, LLC, Precinct 4. 26-5057 approved Pass
117. 84. Request for approval of plat Sundance Bend Drive Street Dedication Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,200.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 26-5059 approved Pass
118. 85. Request for approval of plat Sundance Cove Sec 16 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,165.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 26-5060 approved Pass
119. 86. Request for approval of plat Synova Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $4,780.00. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3. 26-5062 approved Pass
120. 87. Request for approval of plat Taylor Morefield Development. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3. 26-5063 approved Pass
121. 88. Request for approval of plat West Harris County Mud No 21 Reserve. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 1. 26-5065 approved Pass
122. 89. Request for approval of plat Woodland Hills Center Partial Replat No 1. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 26-5067 approved Pass
123. 90. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy, LLC in the amount of $22,436.59, for utility relocations of facilities near White Oak Bayou (E100-00-0) at De Soto Street, UPIN 19101MF0XW01, Precinct 1. 26-5004 approved Pass
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125. 91. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,304,335.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Precinct One Infrastructure Revitalization Program - Group B, UPIN 26101XRSAC01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.00%. 26-5092 approved Pass
126. 92. Request for approval to execute an agreement with IDS Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $933,416.50 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Amhurst Section 2 - 2026, UPIN 26104YG0UU01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 6%. 26-5093 approved Pass
127. 93. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Omega Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $755,406.19 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Lakeville - 2026, UPIN 26104ZD5XX01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%. 26-5094 approved Pass
128. 94. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC in the amount of $1,101,654.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Precinct One Infrastructure Revitalization Program - Group C, UPIN 2610133R9B01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.00%. 26-5095 approved Pass
129. 95. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HTS, Inc. Consultants in the amount of $191,158.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for North Eldridge Parkway - from South of Pine Drive to South of Lakewood Meadow Drive - 2021, UPIN 22103N306630001, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 26-5161 approved Pass
130. 96. Request for approval to execute an agreement with R.R.P Consulting Engineers, L.L.C. in the amount of $1,402,747.02 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Creekstone & Silverstone - 2026, UPIN 26104TV1FF01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 6%. 26-5151 approved Pass
131. 97. Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $67,680.00, for professional engineering services to conduct Hutcheson & Curtis Graves Parks Connectivity Study, UPIN 26208MF3ZD01, Precinct 1. 26-5156 approved Pass
132. 98. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $533,345.00 for Professional Engineering and related services to construct drainage improvements to the Bear Creek Village Subdivision Stage B, UPIN 25208MF3V101, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%. 26-5159 approved Pass
133. 99. Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $243,523.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for Maintenance - BS2N Beaumont Place - 2025, UPIN 26102MF40301, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 26-5183 approved Pass
134. 100. Request for approval to execute an agreement with AIG Technical Services LLC. in the amount of $896,057.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Road Improvements - Miller Road 1 - Miller Road 3 to Sheldon - 2026, UPIN 261019FR8B01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19%. 26-5205 approved Pass
135. 101. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Atser, LP. in the amount of $232,480.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for North Eldridge Parkway - from Spring Cypress Road to Gregson Road - 2015, UPIN 15104MF0D701, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 26-5206 approved Pass
136. 102. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 346 for the design and construction of sidewalk improvements in and around Green Trails and Heatherwood Park, UPIN 25104MF3WJ01, Precinct 4. 26-4991 approved Pass
137. 103. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston to construct drainage, roadway, and public safety improvements in and around the Alief Forest South community, UPIN 261046PHLC01, Precinct 4. 26-5005 approved Pass
138. 104. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478 for the construction of parallel parking spaces and associated appurtenances within the existing right-of-way of Winding Wonder Lane, UPIN NS104, Precinct 4. 26-5019 approved Pass
139. 105. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pasadena to construct approximately 1,200 linear feet of sidewalk along Red Bluff Road between Park Bend Lane and First Baptist Drive, improving pedestrian access, safety, and neighborhood connectivity, UPIN 26102XO4SC01, Precinct 2. 26-5146 approved Pass
140. 106. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. for the design of mobility improvements serving the Alief area, from Keegans Bayou to the Meadows Place Jogging Trail, including a safe crossing at West Bellfort Avenue, UPIN 26104ABPEC01, Precinct 4. 26-4990 approved Pass
141. 107. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Westchase District to initiate a planning study for trail enhancements and improved multimodal connectivity throughout the Westchase District, UPIN 25104MF3U301, Precinct 4. 26-4988 approved Pass
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143. 108. Request for approval to execute a Utility Agreement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company LLC (EMPCo) to construct a road repaving of Redbird Ln to match current existing elevation across its pipeline easement at Lat/Long: 29.840, -95.221 in connection with Houmont Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (P117-00-00) - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14G01-2, Precinct 1. 26-5125 approved Pass
144. 109. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd. for the County to participate in the design, construction and final construction share payment of Butterfield Road from Ella Boulevard to east of Nenes Road (Nanes Tract Boundary), UPIN 19101MF0Y001, Precinct 1. 26-5148 approved Pass
145. 110. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to conduct a feasibility study in connection with Sidewalk - Energy Corridor and Multimodal Connectivity -- 2023, UPIN 24104MF38Q01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 20.21%. 26-5149 approved Pass
146. 111. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $49,976.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Drainage Improvements - Wagon Wheel Estates - 2025, UPIN 25101MF3VJ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5153 approved Pass
147. 112. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with A&R Engineering and Testing, Inc. in the amount of $19,937.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Miller Road 2 - Wallisville Road to US 90 - 2022, UPIN 22101MF2CW01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 26-5015 approved Pass
148. 113. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with GC Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $77,717.00 for Professional Engineering Services to provide improvements to Telge Rd Segment 5 - from 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Rd to 300-ft North of Grant Rd - 2014, UPIN 23103MF2QF01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 71%, MWBE Current Participation: 82.18%. 26-5157 approved Pass
149. 114. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. in the amount of $14,126.50 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for the construction of improvements to West Gulf Bank Road From 145 to Airline, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5209 approved Pass
150. 115. Request for approval of supplemental funding in the amount of $754,000 for FY2026 for annual recurring subscription for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Pre-Check Platform. 26-5162 approved Pass
151. 133 Flood Control District
152. 133 page break
153. 116. Request for approval of an agreement with Amani Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,245,428, to provide design, bidding, and construction phase services in support of the Bellfort Area Stormwater Conveyance Improvements project (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-92, Project ID C116-00-00-C001, Agreement No. 2026-26, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.23%). 26-4957 approved Pass
154. 117. Request for approval based on highest overall evaluation and project alignment, to add earthwork repairs, structural repairs, natural channel/ecological modifications, and mechanical/electrical repairs to the professional services registry and authorize to negotiate with multiple top‑ranked vendors for up to $500,000 to provide on‑call professional services for various Flood Control District projects (Job No. 26/0031). 26-5120 approved Pass
155. 118. Request for approval to provide additional funding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for dedicated positions to expedite permit reviews and to continue with a Memorandum of Agreement executed on January 8, 2009 (Countywide). 26-4960 approved Pass
156. 119. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire four fee simple tracts for the public project known as South Mayde Creek Bypass Channel and Stormwater Detention Basin, for the purpose of stormwater detention to prevent future flood damage, authorizing eminent domain if necessary (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Bond ID C-36, CDBG MIT, Project ID U101-01-00-E003, Precinct 4). 26-5121 approved Pass
157. 120. Request for approval to accept a 19.8015-acre real estate conveyance from the City of Houston, a municipal corporation situated in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties, Texas for the City of Houston Partnership Project - Biscayne at Cityview Apartments and to authorize the County Judge to execute the Special Warranty Deed (Greens Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID P100-00-00-R005, Precinct 1). 26-5122 approved Pass
158. 121. Request for approval to nominate Marcus Stuckett, P.E. CFM, as the Harris County Flood Control District representative and Gary Bezemek as the alternate representative for the Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group. 26-5123 approved Pass
159. 122. Request for approval to renew the membership to the Texas Water Association for the period of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2027, at a cost of $8,051. 26-5129 approved Pass
160. 143 Toll Road Authority
161. 123. Request for approval to enter into a project development agreement with TxDOT to expand the current authorized use of State right-of-way to permit the Harris County Toll Road Authority to construct safety and operational improvements to the Sam Houston Tollway on various segments from Ella Boulevard (on the north side of the system) to State Highway 225 (on the east side of the system) as part of the Barrier-Free HCTRA Program for reimbursement to TxDOT in the amount of $235,572.07 that will be payable to TxDOT within ten (10) business days of the effective date of this agreement (Countywide). 26-5216 approved Pass
162. 124. Request for approval of an amendment with MC2 Civil, LLC for construction of Fellows Road at Beltway 8 Improvements project, as part of Barrier-Free HCTRA program in the amount of $190,000.00 (Precinct 1; MWBE Contract Goal: 23.63%). 26-4504 approved Pass
163. 146 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
164. 125. Request for approval of the Harris County Legislative Platform and Legislative Agenda for the 2027-2028 Biennium. 26-5008 approved Pass
165. 148 Economic Equity and Opportunity
166. 126. Request for discussion and possible action on the proposed amendments to the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy through the court-directed annual review process. 26-5084 approved Pass
167. 127. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Aker BioMarine Manufacturing LLC with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 4494 Campbell Rd., Houston, TX 77041 in Harris County Precinct 3 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 26-5023 approved Pass
168. 128. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Aker BioMarine Manufacturing LLC with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 1200 Silber Road, Houston, Texas 77055 in Harris County Precinct 4 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 26-5021 approved Pass
169. 129. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Sprint Transport, LLC with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 2235 N. HWY 146, La Porte, TX 77571 in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84. 26-5022 approved Pass
170. 130. Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-Card), reimburse, or use other County-approved payment types for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an additional amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. 26-5025 approved Pass
171. 131. Request for approval to sponsor the 8th Annual Real Estate and Construction Summit REC 2026 on October 29, 2026, at a supporting sponsorship level of $1,000. 26-5024 approved Pass
172. 155 Public Health Services
173. 132. Request for approval to host the Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Summit in an amount not to exceed $11,500 on September 30, 2026, at the Harris County Department of Education Adult Education Building. 26-5179 approved Pass
174. 133. Request for approval to purchase $50 gift cards in an amount not to exceed $1,800 as incentives for the Wellness on Wheels events during Fiscal Year 2027. 26-5181 approved Pass
175. 158 Housing and Community Development
176. 134. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County Precinct 3 in the amount of $2,225,00.00 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for the Barwood E133 Drainage Improvements Project. 26-5139 approved Pass
177. 135. Request for approval of an agreement with Harris County WCID 36 in the amount of $1,460,936.00 in CDBG-DR funds for the generator upgrades at 3 District Facilities project. 26-5140 approved Pass
178. 136. Request for approval and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte for the provision of Fixed Route Bus Service within the City in Precinct 2. 26-5141 approved Pass
179. 162 County Library
180. 137. Request for approval to accept from the various Friends of the Libraries entities donations received from April to June 2026. 26-5102 approved Pass
181. 164 page break
182. 165 Domestic Relations
183. 138. Request for approval of amendment one to the contract with the Office of the Texas Attorney General to extend the term to August 31, 2028 for Community Supervision Services. 26-4989 approved Pass
184. 139. Request for approval of amendment two to the contract with the Office of the Texas Attorney General to extend the term to August 31, 2028 for the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Services. 26-4987 approved Pass
185. 168 Juvenile Probation
186. 140. Request for approval to reclassify a position effective August 8, 2026, to better align with job duties. 26-5051 approved Pass
187. 170 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
188. 141. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Sheldon Independent School District for one Youth Service Specialist for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 and for Sheldon Independent School District to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469. 26-5100 approved Pass
189. 142. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) for five Youth Service Specialists for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and for SBISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position. 26-5104 approved Pass
190. 143. Request for approval to accept a donation from the HAY Center Foundation in the amount of $333,857.47 to fund exterior signage and other campus enhancements to The HAY Center Campus. 26-5090 approved Pass
191. 173 page break
192. 174 Constables
193. 144. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to donate eight (8) tasers, six (6) taser holsters, and 410 taser cartridges to the Matagorda County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office as they are no longer supported by the manufacturer. 26-5068 no action
194. 145. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement from the Homeland Security Task Force for deputies assigned to the United States Marshal Service. 26-5064 approved Pass
195. 146. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of the fourth amendment to a lease agreement with Whitestone Ashford Village LLC, for the building located at 1801 S. Dairy Ashford, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77077. 26-5066 approved Pass
196. 147. Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval of changes to the list of reserve deputies. 26-5069 approved Pass
197. 180 Sheriff
198. 148. Request for approval of a purchase order in the amount of $7,200 to renew the lease with Lanier Parking Meter Service, LLC dba REEF Parking for fifteen (15) parking spaces at 1300 Baker Street for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027. 26-4724 approved Pass
199. 149. Request for approval to remove one (1) cargo truck from the HCSO Special Enforcement Bureau’s inventory and send to auction. 26-4807 approved Pass
200. 150. Request for approval to accept from K9s4Cops.Org the donation of four (4) dual purpose canine teams in order to replace existing older retiring canines utilized by the HCSO K9 Unit. 26-4808 approved Pass
201. 151. Request for approval of 5 positions effective August 8, 2026. 26-5055 approved Pass
202. 152. Request for approval of 8 deputy positions, 8 detective positions, and 4 advocate (Case Manager) positions effective August 8, 2026. 26-5058 approved Pass
203. 153. Request for approval to transfer one position between the Criminal Justice Command Business Unit 54100 and Law Enforcement Command Business Unit 54000 effective August 8, 2026. 26-5061 approved Pass
204. 154. Request for approval to update the funding code for two positions effective August 8, 2026. 26-5070 approved Pass
205. 188 Fire Marshal
206. 155. Request for approval to accept from OxyChem a monetary donation of $3,000 for the Hazardous Materials Program. 26-5218 approved Pass
207. 190 Institute of Forensic Sciences
208. 156. Request for approval to accept from Texas Center for the Missing (TCM) a total donation of $127,500 per year, provided each year for two years to fund a time-limited Anthropology Fellow for Unknown Decedent Identification. 26-5029 approved Pass
209. 157. Request for approval of the lease of parking spaces in Texas Medical Center lots for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 at an approximate total cost of $121,512. 26-5169 approved Pass
210. 158. Request for approval of the lease of one parking space at 1019 Congress garage with Lanier Parking for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at an approximate total cost of $840. 26-5170 approved Pass
211. 195 page break
212. 197 County Clerk
213. 159. Request for approval to accept from Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. a monetary donation in the total amount of $800.00 to cover the cost of thirty-four (34) birth certificates for the County Clerk’s Back to School Birth Certificate event on Saturday, August 1, 2026. 26-5168 approved Pass
214. 160. Request for approval to reclassify a position effective August 8, 2026 to align with the new classification framework. 26-4970 approved Pass
215. 200 County Attorney
216. 200 page break
217. 161. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Jaime Hernandez and Alondra Ceballos, Individually and A/N/F R.H. a Minor v. Harris County, Texas; Cause Number 2024-73431; In the 152nd Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0062. 26-5246 approved Pass
218. 162. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Josefina Haynes v. Harris County, Texas; Cause Number 1243015; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25TOR0006. 26-5249 approved Pass
219. 163. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Roy Thompson v. Harris County, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-3451; In the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division; CAO File No. 23CIV0073. 26-5244 approved Pass
220. 164. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Yaniuska Mora Plana v. Harris County; Cause Number 2023-58803; In the 295th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas, and United Automobile Insurance Company v. Harris County; Cause Number 2024-61493; In the 281st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas (Cases were consolidated on 12/28/2024); CAO File No. 23TOR0045. 26-5247 approved Pass
221. 165. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing settlement of a claim by agreement between Harris County and Cindy Breve; CAO File No. 26NOC0034. 26-5248 approved Pass
222. 166. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Attorney Carson Dmochowski; CAO File No. 25ADT0032. 26-5251 approved Pass
223. 167. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech P.C. in connection with Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-2886; Octevia Wagner, et al v. Harris County; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0038. 26-5250 approved Pass
224. 168. Request for approval allowing Harris County to file an amicus brief in Ziegenfuss v. Martin, No. 26-10302, currently pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in support of Texas’s right to regulate firearms in sensitive locations like schools, churches, and social gatherings. 26-5243 approved Pass
225. 169. Request for approval to oppose Derichebourg Recycling USA’s application to amend TCEQ air quality permit for its metal shredding facility at 1 Wharf Street, Houston, Texas; CAO File No. 26ENV0090. 26-5245 approved Pass
226. 210 District Attorney
227. 170. Request for approval of a Digital Forensics Specialist II position effective August 8, 2026 for the Digital Forensics Unit. 26-5009 approved Pass
228. 171. Request for approval of a position effective August 8, 2026 for the Victim Services Division. 26-5010 approved Pass
229. 213 Justices of the Peace
230. 172. Request by Justices of the Peace 1-2 and 2-2 for approval to change the fund for two grant positions to general fund effective August 8, 2026. 26-5027 approved Pass
231. 215 Travel & Training
232. 173. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 26-3960 approved Pass
233. 217 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 1 PolicyLink Summit 8/24-28/2026 Oxon Hill, MD $2,230 General 2. OCA 1 Natl. Network of Crim. Justice 10/5-7/2026 Charlotte, NC $2,085 Grant Coordinating Councils Conf. 3. OMB 1 PIB, road, flood, and COs bond pricing 7/27-29/2026 New York, NY $2,540 General training ($3,480 appvd. 7/9 for 2 attnds.-add attnd., exp., & funding source) 4. FCD 15 Various emergency response meetings* FY 2027 Various $40,000 FCD 5. DEEO - Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2026 Various $10,000 General ($25,000 appvd. 10/16/2025 for 20 attnds.-add county vehicle & exp.) 6. PHS 1 National Association of Counties 7/17-18/2026 Various $3,135 Grant Conference & Exposition 7. PHS 2 HIV Care & Treatment National Ryan White 8/3-7/2026 Washington, DC $6,200 Grant Conference ($29,064 appvd. 6/11 for 8 attnds.-add attnds., exp. & funding source) 8. PHS 1 Building Research Ideas and Generating 8/18-20/2026 Washington, DC $2,097 Other Evidence training 9. PHS 4 Cross-jurisdictional learning exchange 8/25-29/2026 Newark, NJ $11,025 Grant and site visit 10. PHS 4 National Latino Behavioral Health 9/8-12/2026 Albuquerque, NM $12,400 Grant Conference 11. PHS 2 Healthy Start grant recipient meeting 9/13-17/2026 Washington, DC $4,184 Other 12. PHS 3 CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prev. Prog. 9/20-23/2026 Atlanta, GA $7,070 Grant recipients mtg. 13. PHS 1 National Healthcare Coalition 11/30- Natl. Harbor, MD $2,725 Grant Preparedness Conference 12/3/2026 14. HCD 300 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2027 Various $20,000 Grant 15. HCD 1 Safety, security & emer. considerations 9/8-12/2026 Various $2,085 Grant for capital proj. class
234. 218 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 16. HCD 1 Data and Analytics Conference 9/13-17/2026 Orlando, FL $4,769 Grant ($4,369 appvd. 7/9 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 17. HCD 1 National Immigrant Inclusion Conference 12/7-9/2026 Los Angeles, CA $2,221 Grant 18. JUVPROB 1 Youth Advocate Programs, Inc - Choose to 8/18-19/2026 Chicago, IL $1,060 Grant Change Program 19. HCRCA 2 Transformational Collaborative Outcomes 10/5-10/2026 Arlington, VA $8,030 Other Management Conf. 20. C7 4 International Association of Chiefs of 10/24-27/2026 Orlando, FL $10,860 General Police Conference 21. SHERIFF 8 Senior Management Institute Police Multiple Boston, MA $127,200 Other Program 22. SHERIFF 8 Safety of Our Cities Conference 8/25-28/2026 Nashville, TN $24,460 Other 23. SHERIFF 15 International Association of Chiefs of 10/23-28/2026 Orlando, FL $53,279 Other Police Conference* 24. SHERIFF 1 Law enforcement wellness & trauma 11/5-8/2026 San Diego, CA $2,225 Other training 25. SHERIFF 4 Law Enforcement Use of Force Summit 11/30- Uncasville, CT $14,078 Other 12/4/2026 26. SO-DET - Natl. Assn. of Blacks in Crim. Justice 7/24-30/2026 Tampa, FL $1,200 Other Conf. & Training Inst. ($3,375 appvd. 7/9 for 2 attnds.-add exp.) 27. SO-DET 3 Outsource facility inspection* Multiple Natchitoches, LA - Other ($3,240 appvd 3/19 for 9 attnds.-add attnds. & date change) 28. CCLK 1 Assn. of Records Mgrs. & Administrators 10/23-29/2026 Savannah, GA $5,368 Other Information Conf. 29. JP 1.2 1 Building Access to Justice For All Forum 10/6-9/2026 Indianapolis, IN $2,735 General 30. PA 1 National Institute of Governmental 8/22-27/2026 Columbus, OH - Other Purchasing Forum 31. CJO 3 Ryan White Program grantee meeting 8/3-7/2026 Washington, DC $9,125 Grant 32. PCT3 1 American Public Gardens Association 8/17-20/2026 St. Louis, MO $1,940 Other Educ. Symposium ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 392 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $1,011 $396,326
235. 174. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 26-3961 approved Pass
236. 220 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 1 NACo artificial intelligence leadership 11/2/2026 Houston, TX $1,000 Other virtual academy 2. OCE 1 Project management professional exam 6/28/2026 Houston, TX $698 General 3. OCE 5 Texas Section American Public Works 8/30-9/2/2026 Houston, TX $4,134 General Association Conference 4. FCD 100 Various web seminars & capability FY 2027 Houston, TX $15,000 FCD building courses 5. FCD 475 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2027 Various $50,000 FCD 6. FCD 3 Human Resources Issues Gulf Coast 8/5-6/2026 Houston, TX $3,955 FCD Symposium 7. FCD - Carlson software training 8/24-27/2026 Houston, TX - FCD ($7,980 appvd. 6/11 for 4 attnds.-date change) 8. FCD 60 OSHA 30 construction training* 8/24-9/18/2026 Houston, TX $4,544 FCD 9. FCD 6 Tree Conference and Tree Academy* 9/23-25/2026 Waco, TX $7,164 FCD 10. US 4 APCO, MTUG, & Genesis Users Group 8/1-7/2026 San Antonio, TX $12,656 Other Conferences* 11. PHS 1 Certified professional-food safety TBD Houston, TX $515 Grant credential certification* 12. PHS 1 HACCP verification & validation TBD Houston, TX $525 Grant training* 13. PHS 2 Certified group fitness instructor TBD Houston, TX $1,082 Grant all-inclusive virt. prog. 14. PHS 2 Root cause analysis for retail food TBD Houston, TX $1,600 Grant safety virt. training
237. 221 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 15. PHS 2 Cert. wellness coach & corrective TBD Houston, TX $1,663 Grant exercise virt. trainings 16. PHS 10 Cert. clinical medical assistant cert. & TBD Houston, TX $3,000 Grant exam preparation 17. PHS 1 Data analytics essentials certification TBD Houston, TX $3,100 Grant virtual program 18. PHS 6 Code enforcement officer certification TBD Houston, TX $3,600 Grant training* 19. PHS 4 Registered env. health specialist TBD Houston, TX $5,492 Grant certification virt. training 20. PHS 2 Tx. Assn. of Local WIC Directors Conf. & 9/7-11/2026 San Antonio, TX $3,890 Grant business meeting* 21. PHS 6 National Offices of Violence Prevention 9/8-10/2026 Houston, TX $1,500 General Network Convening ($3,000 appvd. 7/9 for 11 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 22. PHS 2 Asbestos inspector initial training* 9/14-16/2026 Houston, TX $960 Grant 23. PHS 3 Var. fisc. yr. blanket reqs.-DSHS FY 2027 Various $8,040 General trainings, confs., & mtgs.* 24. PHS 4 Var. fisc. year blanket FY 2027 Various $11,190 General requests-epidemiologist & data mtgs.* 25. PHS 9 Texas Environmental Health Association 10/6-9/2026 Fort Worth, TX $19,845 General Educational Conf.* $6,210 Other 26. PHS 7 Healthcare Preparedness Symposium* 10/14-16/2026 Galveston, TX $1,195 General $5,855 Grant $400 Other 27. PHS 900 Staff meeting 10/19/2026 Houston, TX $23,932 General 28. PHS 1 Healthcare basic compliance academies 10/19-22/2026 Houston, TX $2,900 General training 29. PHS 29 American Public Health Association 10/31- San Antonio, TX $32,144 General Meeting and Expo* 11/4/2026 $33,016 Grant $32,335 Other 30. HCD 300 Various fiscal year blanket FY 2027 Various $10,000 General requests-General* 31. HCD 100 Various fiscal year blanket FY 2027 Various $10,000 Grant requests-Grant* 32. HCD 24 Various meetings, seminars, trainings & FY 2027 Various $10,000 Grant outreach function* 33. HCD 2 Advance Transit Management Conference 9/22-23/2026 Galveston, TX $755 Grant 34. HCD 2 Ending Homeless Texas Conference* 9/23-25/2026 Houston, TX $1,250 General 35. HCD 1 Texas Public Purchasing Association 11/16-19/2026 Corpus Christi, TX $2,230 General Conference 36. VS 4 Suicide Prevention Symposium 8/10-12/2026 New Braunfels, TX $4,660 General 37. DRO 1 Guardianship and Elder Law Conference 7/29-31/2026 Galveston, TX $2,194 General 38. DRO 76 Staff meeting 10/16/2026 Houston, TX $1,950 General 39. DRO 10 Texas Association of Domestic Relations 10/28-30/2026 Dallas, TX $11,150 General Offices Conference 40. JUVPROB 120 Various meetings and professional Multiple Various $12,130 Grant development events* 41. JUVPROB 1 ATSA Research and Treatment Virtual 9/30-10/2/2026 Houston, TX $650 Grant Conference 42. JUVPROB 5 Juvenile Justice Association of Texas 10/18-21/2026 Frisco, TX $402 General Conference* $5,536 Grant 43. HCRCA 60 Inspire Rock Climbing facility field Multiple Spring, TX $7,800 Grant trip 44. HCRCA 46 Aggression replacement training model 8/4/2026 Houston, TX $1,200 Grant 45. HCRCA 30 Motivational interviewing workshop 8/20/2026 Houston, TX $2,220 Grant 46. HCRCA 2 Community youth development orientation 9/14-16/2026 Bee Cave, TX $1,790 Grant meeting* 47. HCRCA 7 Intnl. Association for Truancy and 10/18-21/2026 Corpus Christi, TX $10,886 Other Dropout Prevention Conf.* 48. CAC 1 Family advocacy 101: applying the basics 7/26-29/2026 Austin, TX $1,160 Other 49. CAC 25 Play therapy for victims of sexual abuse 9/30/2026 Houston, TX $2,700 Other training 50. C1 1 Patrol survival instructor course* 8/23-26/2026 Tyler, TX $770 Other ($5,250 appvd. 6/11 for 5 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.)
238. 222 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 51. C1 3 TCOLE Training Coordinator's Conference* 8/10-13/2026 Waco, TX $3,910 Other 52. C4 1 Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response 11/16-19/2026 Round Rock, TX $1,006 Other Training Conf.* 53. C6 - Homicide & death investigation training 5/17-22/2026 Fort Worth, TX $1,774 Other seminar* ($1,443 appvd. 1/29 for 1 attnd.-add exp.) 54. C6 1 Officer involved shooting investigation 8/10-14/2026 Texas City, TX $675 Other course* 55. C6 2 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement 8/10-14/2026 Waco, TX $2,740 Other Conference* 56. C6 1 Women of Law Enforcement Conference* 9/21-25/2026 Pasadena, TX $775 Other 57. C6 1 Telecommunicator RESPOND training 10/14-17/2026 Seguin, TX $1,120 General 58. C7 1 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement 8/9-13/2026 Waco, TX $1,559 General Training Conference* 59. C8 1 Texas Crime Prevention Association 7/19-23/2026 Corpus Christi, TX $1,420 Other Conference* 60. C8 1 Crime prevention training* 8/23-28/2026 Lewisville, TX $1,443 Other 61. C8 4 Hostage rescue response for patrol 8/26-28/2026 Pasadena, TX $2,320 Other training* 62. C8 2 Patrol rifle instructor certification* 9/8-11/2026 Pasadena, TX $1,200 Other 63. C8 3 Less lethal instructor recertification 9/28-29/2026 Webster, TX $2,250 Other course* 64. SHERIFF 12 National Organization of Black Law Enf. 7/24-28/2026 Dallas, TX $32,136 General Execs. Conference* 65. SHERIFF 5 TCOLE Training Conference* 8/10-13/2026 Waco, TX $7,336 General 66. SHERIFF 2 DPS multimodal biometric identification 8/17-19/2026 Austin, TX $930 General system training* 67. SHERIFF 1 Texas Association of Counties 8/25-28/2026 Austin, TX $1,761 Other Legislative Conference* 68. SHERIFF 55 Interview & interrogation training* 8/31-9/2/2026 Humble, TX $24,000 General 69. SHERIFF 2 Taser master instructor course* 10/11-16/2026 Fort Worth, TX $2,411 General $4,790 Other 70. SHERIFF 6 Tactical Police Officer's Association 10/15-18/2026 Pasadena, TX $890 General SWAT Competition* 71. SHERIFF 1 Mental Health Conference 11/30- Galveston, TX $1,220 General 12/3/2026 72. SHERIFF 9 At scene crash investigation course* 12/7-18/2026 Houston, TX $10,755 General $2,390 Other 73. FM 1 Texas Canine Conference* 9/27-10/2/2026 Rockwall, TX $1,100 General ($1,100 appvd. 7/9 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 74. FM 1 ALERRT Active Shooter Integrated 11/16-19/2026 Round Rock, TX $1,600 General Response Conference* ($3,870 appvd. 7/9 for 3 attnds.-add attnd. & exp.) 75. IFS 1 Certified ASQ quality auditor virtual TBD Houston, TX $750 General training & course 76. IFS 2 Forensic pathology & toxicology virtual 9/14-17/2026 Houston, TX $3,000 General course 77. IFS 1 Project management professional online TBD Houston, TX $865 General exam prep course 78. DCLK - County and District Clerks' Association 6/14-18/2026 S. Padre Island, TX $2,736 General of Texas Conference* ($7,000 appvd. 4/16 for 4 attnds.-add exp.) 79. PD 1 Merritt civil rights mock trial 7/13-15/2026 Dallas, TX $949 General 80. PD 1 DNA on trial training 8/12-14/2026 Austin, TX $663 General 81. JP 1.2 3 Poverty Law Conference 9/1-4/2026 Austin, TX $4,701 General 82. JP 3.2 1 Court security training 8/11-12/2026 Georgetown, TX $600 General 83. PBCT4 2 Texas College of Probate Judges meeting 9/1-5/2026 San Antonio, TX $3,070 Other 84. AUD 95 Everything DiSC workplace training TBD Houston, TX $20,430 General 85. AUD 3 Texas Public Funds Investment Conference 11/5-6/2026 Houston, TX $672 General 86. TREAS 2 County Treasurers' Association of Texas 9/20-24/2026 Conroe, TX $2,674 General Conference 87. PA 130 Procurement meetings* Multiple Various $5,600 General 88. PCT3 2 Manholes and lift stations class* 8/31-9/4/2026 Cedar Park, TX $4,144 General
239. 223 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 89. PCT3 1 Texas Assn. of County Engineers & Road 10/20-22/2026 Waco, TX $860 General Admins. training* ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 2,826 In Texas average cost per attendee: $202 $569,798 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 3,218 Average cost per attendee: $300 $966,124 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2026 = 10/1/25-9/30/26
240. 224 Grants
241. 175. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $10,575,000, with a required match of $10,575,000, and execute a renewal agreement until August 31, 2029, for the Community Mental Health Program. 26-4645 approved Pass
242. 176. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $732,380.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Healthy Start Initiative Grant. 26-5106 approved Pass
243. 177. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $248,685, with no required match, for the FY27 Title V Child Health and Dental Program, and extend three positions to August 31, 2027. 26-5112 approved Pass
244. 178. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with an in-kind match of $1,500,000, for the FY27-29 Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG) and extend three (3) positions to August 31, 2027. 26-5105 approved Pass
245. 179. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for additional grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the Immunization Program as a Responsible Entity Managing the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs, and extend seven positions through August 31, 2027. 26-5108 approved Pass
246. 180. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer charity care funds in the amount of $54,320 to fund the cost of seven grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Family Planning Program and Healthy Texas Women Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and extend the positions to August 31, 2027. 26-5107 approved Pass
247. 181. Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer charity care funds in the amount of $97,674.12 to fund the cost of twelve grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Overdose Data to Action: Limiting Overdose Collaborative Actions Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the positions to August 31, 2027. 26-5110 approved Pass
248. 182. Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend one position to August 31, 2027, for the Texas Healthy Communities Grant. 26-5111 approved Pass
249. 183. Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend one grant funded position to December 31, 2026, for the FY26 Urban Area Security Initiative Program. 26-5113 approved Pass
250. 184. Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend two positions to August 31, 2027, for the FY26 Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant. 26-5109 approved Pass
251. 185. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department appropriated funds in the amount of $33,063,987.89, with a total discretionary match of $7,574,717, for the state fiscal year 2026-2027, and extend associated positions from August 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2027 for the grant fiscal year 2026-2027 State Aid-Grant A; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Vocational Pilot Program; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Discretionary State Aid Programs; Salary Adjustment Grant; Detention Reimbursement; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation Programs. 26-4856 approved Pass
252. 186. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department/Texas Education Agency combined grant funds in the amount of $7,770,712, with no required match, and extend 2025-2026 associated positions from August 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2027 for the 2026-2027 year JJAEP and Charter School Programs. 26-4923 approved Pass
253. 187. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to extend 2025-2026 associated positions from September 19, 2026 to October 16, 2026, then roll these associated positions to September 30, 2027 for the 2026-2027 year Title I-Part A, Title I-Part D, and IDEA-B Formula programs. 26-4924 approved Pass
254. 188. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to extend five positions through July 31, 2027, for the FY27 My Brother’s Keeper Grant. 26-4932 approved Pass
255. 189. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of the Certifications and Assurances form for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. 26-4871 approved Pass
256. 190. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the US Department of Justice for grant funds not to exceed $300,000, with no required match, for the FY 2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program. 26-5132 approved Pass
257. 191. 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). 26-4716 no action
258. 192. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the United States Department of Justice/City of Houston grant funds in the amount of $64,118.00, with no required cash match, and extend one associated position to September 30, 2026, for the FY26 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 26-4580 approved Pass
259. 193. Request by the District Courts for approval to extend one grant funded position to August 31, 2027 for the FY 2027 Multi-District Litigation. 26-4646 approved Pass
260. 194. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of $1,930,697.00, with no required match, for the Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities and State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities projects as part of the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program. 26-5089 approved Pass
261. 245 ARPA
262. 195. Request by Public Health Services for approval of the reallocation of $86,177.12 to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Maternal and Child Health program. 26-5182 approved Pass
263. 196. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to update the position funding source for one position from ARPA to FLEX Fund and the position project code for four positions, effective August 8, 2026; and update the funding source for twenty-nine positions from ARPA to FLEX Fund, effective October 17, 2026. 26-5028 approved Pass
264. 248 Auditor
265. 197. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 26-5196 approved Pass
266. 198. Request for approval of payment of Billable Expenses for First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals Districts. 26-5201 approved Pass
267. 199. Request for approval of payroll contributions to the Texas County and District Retirement System, group insurance premiums, worker’s compensation premiums, payments to the Texas Workforce Commission (for unemployment compensation), and all payments for payroll periods during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 ending September 30, 2027 for Harris County and Harris County Flood Control District. 26-5200 approved Pass
268. 200. Request for approval to close an Imprest Account for Harris County Public Health. 26-5199 approved Pass
269. 201. Request for approval to close an Imprest Account for Harris County Auditor. 26-5198 approved Pass
270. 202. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026. 26-5197 approved Pass
271. 255 Tax Assessor-Collector
272. 203. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 26-5117 approved Pass
273. 257 Purchasing
274. 204. Request for approval of a renewal option with QuestMark Information Management Inc. to provide and mail statements, invoices, notices and assorted mail items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of August 26, 2026 - August 25, 2027, at a cost of $25,500,000 (240239), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-5076 approved Pass
275. 205. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tripod Concepts LLC; and WHC HTX, LLC, dba zTrip for transportation services for patients and packages for Public Health Services for the period of December 19, 2026 - December 18, 2027, at a cost of $400,000 (230056), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 26-5077 approved Pass
276. 206. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Triton Brands for steam distilled, drinking bottled water, rental of water coolers and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $1,052,928 (230250), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-5086 approved Pass
277. 207. Request for approval of a renewal option with E.F. Johnson Company for Public Safety Project 25 single and multi - band subscriber radios for Harris County for the period of December 5, 2026 - December 4, 2027, at a cost of $13,514,162 (230014), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-5097 approved Pass
278. 208. Request for approval of a renewal option with Belong, division of SJRC Texas Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training for preparation for adult living of foster youth for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of December 15, 2026 - December 14, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $20,000, in connection with a service agreement. 26-5103 approved Pass
279. 209. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jerson's Concrete LLC for ready-mix concrete and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of October 11, 2026 - October 10, 2027, at a cost of $134,716 (220312), MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-5138 approved Pass
280. 210. Request for approval of a renewal option with LCPtracker, Inc. for labor compliance monitoring software solution for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, FEMA and County Funding) for the period of October 11, 2026 - October 10, 2027, at a cost of $102,950 (220117), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5144 approved Pass
281. 211. Request for approval of a renewal option with Dronesense Inc. for drone software for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 25, 2026 - September 24, 2027, at a cost of $42,100. 26-5167 approved Pass
282. 212. Request for approval of a renewal option with R. Slater Enterprises, LLC for fencing materials, installation services and related items for Harris County for the period of September 27, 2026 - September 26, 2027, at a cost of $2,662,223, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220249), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.22%. 26-5172 approved Pass
283. 213. Request for approval of a renewal option with Trimble, Inc. for project and program management solution for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of October 26, 2026 - October 25, 2027, at a cost of $569,224 (140343), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5177 approved Pass
284. 214. Request for approval of a renewal option with Navex Global, Inc. for fraud, waste and abuse hotline for Harris County for the period of August 27, 2026 - August 26, 2027 at a cost of $44,324 (190057), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5207 approved Pass
285. 215. Request for approval of a renewal option with AMA QSE, LLC for Demand Response Energy Efficiency Program for Harris County for the period of October 8, 2026 - October 7, 2027, at no cost to the County (240082). 26-5208 approved Pass
286. 216. Request for approval of a renewal option with AllPaid, Inc., dba GovPayNet for online bail bond payment services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of November 13, 2026 - November 12, 2027, at no cost to the county (210101). 26-5210 approved Pass
287. 217. Request for approval of a renewal option with Victory Supply Holdings, LLC for inmate uniforms, garments and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 26, 2026 - August 25, 2027, at a cost of $477,335 (250148), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-5211 approved Pass
288. 218. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for comprehensive mental health services for the TRIAD Prevention Program for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $392,374, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-4628 approved Pass
289. 219. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Harris County Redevelopment Authority (HCRA) & City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number Twenty-Four to provide Harris County Redevelopment Authority and City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Four with financial investment services for the period of December 13, 2026 - December 12, 2027, at no cost to the County, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5212 approved Pass
290. 220. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with CDW Government LLC for red hat software license subscription for the period of December 12, 2026 - December 11, 2027 at a cost of $94,119, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5096 approved Pass
291. 221. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) renewal option with CDW Government LLC for Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud Services for Harris County for the period of November 25, 2026 - November 24, 2027, at a cost of $48,310, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5114 approved Pass
292. 222. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Cloud Dock Solutions LLC for Responder360 subscription for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $13,800, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5222 approved Pass
293. 223. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Cloud Software Group, Inc. in the amount of $141,403 for subscription licenses and support for iBi WebFOCUS software products for Harris County for the period of August 31, 2026 - August 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-5073 approved Pass
294. 224. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Global Tel*Link dba ViaPath Technologies in the amount of $822,715 for offender management software for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-5078 approved Pass
295. 225. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Auror USA, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for retail crime intelligence platform for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-5101 approved Pass
296. 226. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Versaterm Public Safety Inc. in the amount of $14,065 for BlueTeam NextGen, license support service & IAPro NextGen, license support service for the Sheriff's Office through June 30, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-5137 approved Pass
297. 228. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $15,417,732 for drainage improvements in the Bear Creek Village Subdivision - Stage B (2018) for Precinct 4, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260097), MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.62%. 26-5225 approved Pass
298. 229. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $528,160 for PC and print management software platform for public libraries for the Public Library for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5173 approved Pass
299. 230. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement with LeadsOnline LLC in the additional amount of $26,950 to add a NightHawk software subscription and provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 for LeadsOnline PowerPlus Investigation System for Harris County for the period of May 8, 2026 - May 7, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-5223 approved Pass
300. 231. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement with Cloud Dock Solutions LLC in the additional amount of $1,800 for additional licenses for Responder360 subscription for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5098 approved Pass
301. 232. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Novacoast, Inc. in the additional amount of $86,768 for additional services for identity access management software renewal for Universal Services for the extended period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5224 approved Pass
302. 233. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC to add language permitting an adjustment of up to five percent (5%) of the annual contract price to account for an increase in premium costs for aircraft insurance for the Sheriff's Office for the period of September 17, 2026 - September 16, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (240146), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5099 approved Pass
303. 234. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Oracle America, Inc. in the additional amount of $84,041 for cloud services and extend the term of Exhibit A in previously approved Amendment No. 26 to continue cloud-based Primavera services in alignment with the existing contract term 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. 26-5171 approved Pass
304. 235. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Kevin G. Smith, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C. in the additional amount of $150,000 for additional services for psychologist and/or psychiatrist examinations for the Sheriff's Office for the extended period of September 14, 2026 - March 13, 2027 (210086), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 26-5174 approved Pass
305. 236. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for Type D hot-mix asphaltic concrete and related items for Precinct 4, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (260186), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5175 approved Pass
306. 237. Request for approval to terminate a contract with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for domestic violence system coordination & support services for Public Health Services effective June 30, 2026, in connection with a contract renewal approved by Commissioners Court on October 30, 2025 (240190), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-5221 approved Pass
307. 238. Request for approval to transfer items, advertisement, sale, disposal of items of no value and release of titles and/or documentation for the period of July 16, 2026 - July 23, 2026. 26-5116 approved Pass
308. 239. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for the Constable Pct. 1 and District Clerk. 26-5118 approved Pass
309. 294 County Judge
310. 295 Commissioner, Precinct 1
311. 240. Request by Commissioner Precinct 1, Commissioner Precinct 2, Commissioner Precinct 4, and the County Judge for discussion and possible action on funding for the District Attorney’s investigation into the shooting and killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. 26-5083 approved Pass
312. 241. Request for discussion and possible action on the economic impacts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Harris County and the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC). 26-5252 no action
313. 242. Request for approval to appoint nominees as Presiding or Alternate Election Judges for a two-year term from August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2028. 26-5082 approved Pass
314. 243. Request for approval to partner with the Soleties Run Club to provide health and wellness community programming at Hill at Sims Park. 26-5255 approved Pass
315. 244. Request for approval of a partnership agreement with the Collective Action for Youth to host an interactive, educational field trip to Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park located in Galveston, Texas for 15 participating youth. 26-5254 approved Pass
316. 245. Request for approval of one (1) position effective August 8, 2026 in the Finance Division. 26-5006 approved Pass
317. 246. Request for approval of 27 positions effective August 8, 2026, in the Programs Division. 26-5007 approved Pass
318. 303 Commissioner, Precinct 2
319. 247. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 2 Playground Surfacing and Parking Lot Upgrade project, for an amount of $665,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $665,000. 26-5257 approved Pass
320. 248. Request for approval of ticket sales, merchandise vendors, food and drink sales for the Clear Lake Greek Festival on November 6, 2026; November 7, 2026; and November 8, 2026 at the Clear Lake Landolt Pavilion. 26-5258 approved Pass
321. 249. Request for approval of ticket sales, food and drink sales, and fundraiser for the 21st annual Fiesta de Reyes event on January 16, 2027, at the Bay Area Community Center. 26-5259 approved Pass
322. 250. Request for approval of ticket sales and a fundraiser for the La Porte Community Civic Club Harvest Banquet on October 3, 2026 at Sylvan Beach Pavilion. 26-5261 approved Pass
323. 251. Request for approval of ticket sales and a fundraiser for the Moody Neuro Walk and Roll event on April 3, 2027 at Challenger 7 Memorial Park Pavilion #2. 26-5262 approved Pass
324. 252. Request for approval of a fundraiser for the Houston Vision Walk on April 3, 2027 at James Driver Park. 26-5260 approved Pass
325. 253. Request for approval of an overnight use of the Bay Area Park fundraiser and team ticket sales for the Veterans Relay Run on October 23, 2026, through October 24, 2026, at the Bay Area Park. 26-5263 approved Pass
326. 311 Commissioner, Precinct 3
327. 254. Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County M/WBE program. 26-5127 no action
328. 255. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. for land acquisition, engineering, and related support services necessary to design a shared-use path connecting the Cypress Creek Greenway to the Spring Creek Greenway. 26-5126 approved Pass
329. 256. Request for approval to accept from Kathy Bodin the donation of a check in the amount of $135 for the purchase of a prunus mume tree to be installed at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. 26-5124 approved Pass
330. 315 Commissioner, Precinct 4
331. 257. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Bellaire Little League, Inc. to use and make improvements to a certain portion of Bayland Park. 26-5273 approved Pass
332. 258. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Katy Soccer Academy to use and make improvements to a certain portion of Paul D. Rushing Park. 26-5274 approved Pass
333. 259. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Triggers Cricket Consortium to use and make improvements to a certain portion of John Paul Landing Park. 26-5276 approved Pass
334. 260. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal assignment and funding agreement wherein the County designates the Harris County Redevelopment Authority as a fiscal delegate for designated affordable housing projects funded in whole or in part by Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen. 26-5270 approved Pass
335. 261. Request that the County Judge execute an amended interlocal agreement for county participation in the City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 16 (Uptown Redevelopment Authority). 26-5271 approved Pass
336. 262. Request for approval of a Change Investment Memo for the New Katy Service Center project with updated project scope and no additional incremental authorization. 26-5272 approved Pass
337. 263. Request for approval of the Adopt a County Road agreement with ProLytX, for cleanup along the roadside of Greenhouse Road beginning at I-10 and ending at Saums Road for approximately one mile with an agreement term beginning September 1, 2026, and ending on August 31, 2027. 26-5275 approved Pass
338. 264. Request for approval for AARP to hold AARP Smart Driver Program classes at Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center, including the acceptance of registration fees. 26-5278 approved Pass
339. 265. Request for approval for Houston Homeschool Athletics to hold the 11th Annual Texas Homeschool State Cross Country Meet at Spring Creek Park, including on-site collection of entry fees. 26-5279 approved Pass
340. 266. Request for approval for the St. John XXIII College Preparatory to hold its annual cross-country meet and fundraiser, at Paul D. Rushing Park, including the collection of on-site registration fees. 26-5280 approved Pass
341. 267. Request for approval to accept from Micah Oloyede the donation of a Bio Tower to be placed in John Paul Landing Park, valued at $340.00, as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project. 26-5277 approved Pass
342. 268. Request for approval of one position effective August 8, 2026. 26-4969 approved Pass
343. 328 Miscellaneous
344. 269. Request by Coats|Rose for approval of a resolution for the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by HHA Fountainview PFC for the Windshire Apartments. 26-4870 no action
345. 330 Transmittals
346. 270. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration and the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a report describing the status of the Purchasing OPSS (Optimizing Procurement Speed and Service) Project. 26-5230 accepted
347. 271. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the quarterly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court. 26-5236 accepted
348. 272. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the revised Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas. 26-5285 accepted
349. 273. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a budget for FY2027 for the Revolving Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF). 26-5286 accepted
350. 274. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a Harris County Strategic Plan in Action FY26 Quarter 3 update. 26-5176 accepted
351. 275. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the FY26 third quarter investment report in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act. 26-5186 accepted
352. 276. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of June 23 - July 14, 2026. 26-5180 accepted
353. 277. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions. 26-4865 accepted
354. 278. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Spawglass Construction Corp., in connection with Challenger 7 Imp, Job No. 24/0264, UPIN 20101MF1F101, Precinct 2. 26-5013 accepted
355. 279. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Statewide Traffic Signal Company, in connection with Intersection Improvements - Hufsmith Rd at FM 2978, Stuebner Airline Rd, & Kuykendahl Rd-Phase II-2024, Job No. 23/0341, UPIN 24103MF34P02, Precinct 3. 26-5014 accepted
356. 280. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with LMC Corp, in connection with Wastewater System Rehabilitation - Spring Camp and Klein Park - 2022, Job No. 25/0079, UPIN 23103MF2VT01, Precinct 3. 26-5018 accepted
357. 281. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of August 2026 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program. 26-4971 accepted
358. 282. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of Notices of Road and Bridge Log Changes to be Reflected in the Harris County Road Log and the Auditor’s Office Fixed Asset Group. 26-4922 accepted
359. 283. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a Technical Memorandum prepared by MBCO Engineering, LLC and Surveying, dated June 2024, and titled College Park Subdivision Drainage Improvements (Armand Bayou Watershed, Project ID B112-03-01-E001, Precinct 2). 26-5119 accepted
360. 284. Transmittal by the Flood Control District on project status updates for the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs. 26-5131 accepted
361. 285. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a grant application submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with a required match of $300,000, for the FEMA Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (Addicks Reservoir Watershed, Project ID U501-06-00-E002, Bond ID C-46, Precinct 4). 26-5133
362. 286. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a grant application submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with a required match of $300,000, for the FEMA Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (Cedar Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-43, Project ID Q128-00-00-E001, Precinct 3). 26-5134
363. 287. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a grant application submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $7,500,000, with a required match of $2,500,000, for the FY24 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (Galveston Bay Watershed, Bond ID F-98, Project ID F212-00-00-E001, Precinct 2). 26-5135
364. 288. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a grant application submitted to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $3,750,000, with a required match of $1,250,000, for the FY24 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Project ID E500-24-00-E001, Bond ID C-16, Precinct 1). 26-5136
365. 289. Transmittal by Universal Services of an update for the ERP Transformation Strategy Project. 26-5238 accepted
366. 290. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Technology Purchasing Quarterly Audit Report FY2026 Quarter 2. 26-5239 accepted
367. 291. Transmittal by Public Health Services of the 2026 Access to Care Report and Low-Cost Clinic Finder tool, developed in collaboration with the Houston Health Department. 26-5185 accepted
368. 292. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the July 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 26-5145 accepted
369. 293. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for plumbing upgrades at 1302 Preston (Annex 2) for Precinct 1 (260242). 26-5072 accepted
370. 294. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for maintenance of Wetland Habitat and other sensitive areas for the Flood Control District (260212). 26-5074 accepted
371. 295. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for drainage improvements for Chimney Rock Road and Anderson Park (2025) for Precinct 4 (CDBG-MIT GLO) (260238). 26-5075 accepted
372. 296. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general watershed repairs to channels (I) Vince Bayou, (B) Armand Bayou, (F) San Jacinto/Galveston Bay, (A) Clear Creek, and (D) Brays Bayou for the Flood Control District (260233). 26-5143 accepted
373. 297. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Type D hot-mix asphaltic concrete and related items for Precinct 4 (260247). 26-5178 accepted
374. 298. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $279,774.97 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and America’s Auto Auction for the period of June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026. 26-5071 accepted
375. 299. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2026. 26-5030 accepted
376. 361 Executive Session
377. 362 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.
378. 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an executive session for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials. 26-5081 approved Pass
379. 301. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Sec. 551.074 for discussion and possible action on the appointment of Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as Chief Medical Examiner for the Institute of Forensic Sciences pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal. Proc. 49.25 Section 1(a). 26-5281 approved Pass
380. 302. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 for consultation with the County Attorney related to economic development options. 26-5282 no action
381. 303. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, for discussion and possible action regarding the deployment of security and cybersecurity devices and an update on the audit of Harris County’s data and cybersecurity needs, and review of regional cybersecurity. 26-5237 approved Pass
382. 367 Resolutions
383. 304. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing August 11, 2026, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. 26-5264 approved Pass
384. 305. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of Daya Houston. 26-5265 approved Pass
385. 306. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Katy Area Rotary Club. 26-5266 approved Pass
386. 307. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing August 2026 as Back to School Month in Harris County. 26-5267 approved Pass
387. 308. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Vince Young Foundation. 26-5268 approved Pass
388. 309. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day in Harris County. 26-5269 approved Pass
389. 374 Emergency/Supplemental items
390. 375 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.
391. 310. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to cancel the October 6, 2026 Regular Court meeting and convert the October 15, 2026 Business Court meeting to a Regular Court meeting, as previously approved by Commissioners Court. 26-5345 approved Pass
392. 311. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of the status of the Harris County 5-Year Financial Plan. 26-5335 accepted
393. 312. Request by the Flood Control District for approval of a Joint Funding Structure with the Office of the County Engineer for the Kolbe Road Drainage Improvements Project and consent to assignment to the Flood Control District of the rights and obligations of the County Engineering Department and KCI Technologies, Inc. under Agreement No. 2026-69 (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID Z-02, Project ID E533-01-00-E001, Precinct 3). 26-5332 approved Pass
394. 313. Request by Housing and Community Development for authority to convene a hybrid property workgroup made up of designees of Commissioners Court members to create a process to identify underutilized real estate assets to recommend to Commissioners Court for the purposes of both public purpose in the furtherance of County goals and revenue generation, related to the Putting Assets to Work (PAW) Initiative, and report back by November 19, 2026. 26-5346 approved Pass
395. 314. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to extend three (3) grant funded positions to February 28, 2027 for the FY 2017 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant program. 26-5321 approved Pass
396. 315. Transmittal by the County Library of the closure of all Harris County Public Library locations and administrative offices on Monday, October 12, 2026 for Staff Development Day. 26-5319 accepted
397. 316. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults that the County Judge execute the Signature Authority Designation form as part of the annual renewal with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for ongoing duties for department staff to remain in contract compliance. 26-5310 approved Pass
398. 317. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of an agreement with Memorial Hermann Health System for law enforcement services and associated positions effective October 3, 2026. 26-5342 approved Pass
399. 318. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of an interlocal agreement with Amigos por Vida Public Charter School for law enforcement services and associated position effective August 8, 2026. 26-5343 approved Pass
400. 319. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of an affiliation agreement with the University of Houston-Downtown to provide facilities for criminal justice internships/field experience. 26-5307 approved Pass
401. 320. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to retire four (4) canines from active duty and transfer ownership to the current handlers with releases of liability, and K9s4Cops will immediately replace the canines at no cost to the county. 26-5303 approved Pass
402. 321. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $1,031,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Community Project Funding for COPS Technology and Equipment Program Grant. 26-5304 approved Pass
403. 322. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Office of National Drug Control Policy grant funds in the amount of $1,058,579, with no required match, for the FY26 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, and extend the associated position to December 31, 2027. 26-5306 approved Pass
404. 325. Request by the County Attorney for approval of seventeen (17) positions, effective August 8, 2026, distributed across multiple divisions in the department. 26-5318 approved Pass
405. 326. Request by the Public Defender for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Public Defender's Office Strategic Planning Report. 26-5312 approved Pass
406. 327. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for discussion and possible action regarding the state of indigent defense, including an update on the current landscape and Strategic Plan for the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel. 26-5317 no action
407. 328. Request by the County Treasurer for approval to accept $61,377.00 back into the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in March 2026. 26-5309 approved Pass
408. 329. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the Tax Year 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Port of Houston Authority and Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health as calculated by the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office in conjunction with the Auditor’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget. 26-5295 accepted
409. 330. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the 2026 Certified Estimate of Taxable Value. 26-5296 accepted
410. 331. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company to design, provide, and install playground equipment at Doss Park for Precinct 2 for the extended period of August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (250092), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.09%. 26-5305 approved Pass
411. 332. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with CGL Management Group, LLC in the additional amount of $410,834 for additional services for professional services to provide jail feasibility study for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - August 11, 2027 (250108), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%. 26-5325 approved Pass
412. 333. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in the amount of $2,221,536 for design and construction of pre-manufactured primary care and behavioral health facilities at various park locations for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260120), MWBE Contracted Goal: 5.42%. 26-5320 no action
413. 334. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest quote received to vCloud Tech Inc. in the amount of $175,718 for Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software, services and related items for Harris County (240433), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5301 approved Pass
414. 335. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $2,834,014 for professional engineering, support services, and construction phase services for channel conveyance improvements along Kingwood Diversion Ditch for the Flood Control District for the period of August 6, 2026 - November 30, 2027 (250120), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.36%. 26-5300 approved Pass
415. 336. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to MB Western Construction Co. in the amount of $4,281,233 for channel erosion repairs at Jackson Bayou for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260184), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%. 26-5298 approved Pass
416. 337. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with David E. Harvey Builders, Inc. (dba Harvey Cleary Builders) for design-build and construction services for the Riverside Health & Safety Complex (Project) for the Office of the County Engineer (260065), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%. 26-5329 approved Pass
417. 338. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $600,000 for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District for the period of August 6, 2026 - February 5, 2028 (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%. 26-5328 approved Pass
418. 340. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to B&D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,299,096 for demolition and new construction of restroom and concession building at Denver Harbor Park for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260194), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22%. 26-5330 approved Pass
419. 341. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. in the amount of $699,661 for professional engineering/architectural services to provide various watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District for the period of August 6, 2026 - February 5, 2028 (240419), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%. 26-5331 approved Pass
420. 342. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CBRE, Inc.; and The Guess Group Inc. for real property broker services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (260147), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-5341 approved Pass
421. 343. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Accenture LLP for information technology consulting services for Universal Services for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-A), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%. 26-5340 approved Pass
422. 344. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with P2MG and Environmental Allies, LLC for channel rehabilitation and restoration and related items to the Addicks Reservoir Watershed for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, at a cost of $4,506,874, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250114), MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.49%. 26-5299 approved Pass
423. 345. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an order permitting assignment of a contract with Victory Supply, LLC (assignor) to Victory Supply Holdings, LLC (assignee) for inmate uniforms, garments and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 26, 2025 - August 25, 2026 effective February 12, 2026 (250148), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-5302 approved Pass
424. 346. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a North Central Texas Council of Governments (TXShare) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Archistar, Inc. in the amount of $1,998,600 for Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Permitting and Platting Automation and related services for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2028 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5337 approved Pass
425. 347. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $450,000 for Resource X - Software As A Service (SAAS) for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 26-5338 approved Pass
426. 348. Request for approval to uphold the Office of the Purchasing Agent Determination. Purchasing concluded that the evidence presented by the Protestor did not meet the burden of proof necessary to rescind the May 14, 2026 award under the Harris County Protest and Appeals and Procedures, specifically under the provision that alleges an error of law or regulation by the Office of the Purchasing Agent. Commissioners Court determination of the Appeal will be the final administrative action of Harris County and shall exhaust all administrative remedies available to the firm. No further Appeal will be permitted. 26-5339 approved Pass
427. 349. Request by the County Judge for discussion and possible action for a proposed 2026 tax rate for Harris County. Potential action may include directing relevant departments to post notices of a hearing for a tax rate adoption that is above the Voter Approval Rate. 26-5314 motion failed
428. 350. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from Peloton Interactive, Inc. the donation of two exercise bicycles for use in Precinct One community centers. 26-5313 approved Pass
429. 351. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code 551.071 with the County Attorney for discussion regarding Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc. vs. Harris County, Texas, et al. 26-5322 no action
430. 352. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a fundraiser, food and drink sales for the Bay Area Buccaneers Drill & Cheer event on August 8, 2026, at Clear Lake Park. 26-5311 approved Pass
431. 353. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of appointments to the position of Presiding Election Judge or Alternate Election Judge for a two-year term beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2028 and to make revisions on other appointments. 26-5324 approved Pass
432. 354. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for discussion with the County Attorney regarding pending litigation and legal matters related to the County's Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. 26-5323 no action
433. 355. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 for Approval of Agreements and Releases of Claims related to compensation for certain officials. 26-5333 approved Pass
434. 423 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 6:57 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 6, 2026. On this the 8th day of September, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
435. 349. Request by the County Judge for discussion and possible action for a proposed 2026 tax rate for Harris County. Potential action may include directing relevant departments to post notices of a hearing for a tax rate adoption that is above the Voter Approval Rate. 26-5314 approved Pass
436. 506 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 10:40 A.M. for Items 2, 254, 300, 302, 303, 323, 324, 351, 354, and 355.
437. 509 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 1:19 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Garcia was virtual.
438. 515 Commissioner, Precinct 3
439. 517 Executive Session
440. 519 Emergency/Supplemental items
441. 523 Executive Session
442. 303. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, for discussion and possible action regarding the deployment of security and cybersecurity devices and an update on the audit of Harris County’s data and cybersecurity needs, and review of regional cybersecurity. 26-5237 approved Pass
443. 526 Emergency/Supplemental items
444. 530 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:22 P.M.
445. 533 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:36 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person and Commissioner Garcia was virtual.
446. 539 Commissioner, Precinct 1
447. 543 *RECORDERS MEMORANDUM
448. 545 Commissioner Ellis originally Abstained on the votes taken for Item 7 (1st Motion), Item 7 (2nd Motion), and Item 7 (3rd Motion). At 3:12 P.M. Commissioner Ellis asked for unanimous consent to show him voting Yes on Item 7 (1st Motion), Item 7 (2nd Motion), and Item 7 (3rd Motion). Therefore, all the votes taken on Item 7 (1st Motion), Item 7 (2nd Motion), and Item 7 (3rd Motion) will reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
449. 548 Management and Budget
450. 7. Request for discussion and possible action on elected officials’ salaries for FY 2027. 26-4913 approved Pass
451. 7. Request for discussion and possible action on elected officials’ salaries for FY 2027. 26-4913 approved Pass
452. 7. Request for discussion and possible action on elected officials’ salaries for FY 2027. 26-4913 approved Pass
453. 553 Executive Session
454. 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an executive session for discussion and possible action related to executive compensation for certain appointed officials. 26-5081 approved Pass
455. 556 Emergency/Supplemental items
456. 558 County Administration
457. 562 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 3:44 P.M.
458. 565 County Administration
459. 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. 26-5232 motion failed
460. 569 Judge Hidalgo returned to the courtroom at 3:48 P.M.
461. 572 County Administration
462. 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. 26-5232 approved Pass
463. 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. 26-5232 approved Pass
464. 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the implementation of the Harris County Consultation Policy. 26-5232 approved Pass
465. 576 Emergency/Supplemental items
466. 326. Request by the Public Defender for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Public Defender's Office Strategic Planning Report. 26-5312 approved Pass
467. 580 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:41 P.M. and returned at 4:41 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
468. 583 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 4:46 P.M. and returned at 4:52 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
469. 586 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:54 P.M. and returned at 4:56 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
470. 589 Emergency/Supplemental items
471. 326. Request by the Public Defender for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Public Defender's Office Strategic Planning Report. 26-5312 approved Pass
472. 327. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for discussion and possible action regarding the state of indigent defense, including an update on the current landscape and Strategic Plan for the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel. 26-5317 approved Pass
473. 594 County Administration
474. 596 Emergency/Supplemental items
475. 598 County Administration
476. 600 Management and Budget
477. 602 Emergency/Supplemental items
478. 329. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the Tax Year 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Port of Houston Authority and Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health as calculated by the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office in conjunction with the Auditor’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget. 26-5295
479. 604 Management and Budget
480. 606 Human Resources and Talent
481. 611 County Engineer
482. 613 Emergency/Supplemental items
483. 615 Economic Equity and Opportunity
484. 618 Public Health Services
485. 620 Housing and Community Development
486. 623 County Attorney
487. 625 Purchasing
488. 627 Transmittals
489. 631 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 6:27 P.M.
490. 634 Transmittals
491. 638 Commissioner Ramsey returned to the courtroom at 6:30 P.M.
492. 641 Transmittals
493. 645 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 6:40 P.M.
494. 648 Transmittals
495. 650 Emergency/Supplemental items
496. 340. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to B&D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,299,096 for demolition and new construction of restroom and concession building at Denver Harbor Park for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (260194), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22%. 26-5330