Commissioners Court

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Agenda — 94 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 April 2, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 26-2198
3. 3 Appearances before court
4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item at a regular meeting will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. For business court or special meetings, speakers may only sign up to address topics that pertain to posted agenda items. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@hctx.net.
5. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
6. 11 Management and Budget
7. 1. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 26-2154 approved Pass
8. 13 County Engineer
9. 13 Commissioner Ellis was not present for the votes taken on Items 1 through 38. At 9:07 A.M., Commissioner Ellis directed the County Clerk’s Office to record him voting Aye on all items on the agenda. Therefore, the votes taken on all items on the agenda reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
10. 2. Request for approval of a change in contract with Econ Development, Inc. in connection with final construction of Parkway Forest Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 (P122-00-00 Basin), with a deduction in the amount of $242,540.36, Job No. 24/0372-01, UPIN 19101MF14P02, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 36.59%. 26-2083 approved Pass
11. 3. Request for approval of a change in contract with D & W Contractors, Inc., in connection with Highland Ridge and Highland Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements (2018), with an addition in the amount of $52,996.00, Job No. 25/0357-1, UPIN 19102MF13001, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.13%. 26-2170 approved Pass
12. 4. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Geotest Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $91,994.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package - 2 - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MW01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%. 26-2162 approved Pass
13. 5. Request for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478 to construct and maintain Non-Standard Elements within the existing rights-of-way of the Jubilee Development, Precinct 4. 26-2156 approved Pass
14. 17 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a business court meeting at 9:05 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
15. 6. Request for approval to execute a utility agreement (Consent to Encroach) with CenterPoint Interstate Pipeline, LLC to perform the proposed installation of an RCP storm drain in connection with Pine Trails Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19101MF14202, Precinct 2. 26-2188 approved Pass
16. 7. Request for approval to execute a Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy, LLC, in the amount of $25,998.00 for the cost associated to remove existing overhead electrical service for the new HCSO Complex at 5910 Navigation Blvd., Houston, Texas 77011, which includes all deposits/fees for utility services, UPIN 21201MF22Z01, Precinct 2. 26-2171 approved Pass
17. 20 Flood Control District
18. 8. Request for approval of a consent to assignment to Westwood Professional Services, Inc., of the rights and obligations of Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, LLC. 26-2202 approved Pass
19. 22 Toll Road Authority
20. 9. Request for approval of a revised Toll Invoicing Policy (Countywide). 26-2206 approved Pass
21. 23 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
22. 24 Universal Services
23. 10. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments. 26-2205 approved Pass
24. 26 Constables
25. 11. Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval of a first amendment to an agreement for law enforcement services with The Woodlands Township for two positions effective March 21, 2026. 26-2173 approved Pass
26. 12. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths. 26-2201 approved Pass
27. 13. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of an amendment to an agreement for law enforcement services with Village Place Community Association, Inc. to update the number of officers from two deputies to one deputy effective January 31, 2026. 26-2153 approved Pass
28. 14. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to cancel an agreement for law enforcement services with White Oaks Falls Homeowners Association for a total of one (1) deputy position effective April 11, 2026. 26-2175 approved Pass
29. 15. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Precinct 5 Foundation a narcotics canine that was donated by Taste of Texas to be utilized for investigative patrol law enforcement duties and functions. 26-2158 approved Pass
30. 32 Grants
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32. 16. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in the amount of $168,951 for providing a State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) Coordinator for the AWARE Harris Project for the period of September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2028. 26-2147 approved Pass
33. 17. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office to modify the award to $3,865,775.05 and extend the end date to February 28, 2026, for the FY25 Texas Anti-Gang Center grant. 26-2134 approved Pass
34. 35 ARPA
35. 18. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to execute a 381 agreement to grant up to $782,570.25 of Flex Funds to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation to pay for essential professional services and operational support for initiatives originally supported with ARPA funds. 26-2182 approved Pass
36. 37 Auditor
37. 19. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 26-1641 approved Pass
38. 39 Tax Assessor-Collector
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40. 20. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 26-1642 approved Pass
41. 41 Purchasing
42. 21. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to TUF Industrial (Primary); and Ham-Bar, LLC dba Environmental Southwest (Secondary) in the amount of $1,260,200 for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing and related items for the Flood Control District (Federal Grant) for the period of April 9, 2026 - April 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250389), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%. 26-2169 approved Pass
43. 22. Request for approval to correct the amount for SHI Government Solutions, Inc from $159,334 (as approved) to $300,557 (corrected) for Centrify Server Suite software services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 27, 2026 - December 10, 2026, in connection with an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program amendment approved by Commissioners Court on March 19, 2026. 26-2128 approved Pass
44. 44 Commissioner, Precinct 1
45. 23. Request for approval of an agreement with the University of Houston to provide educational programming related to Alzheimer’s Disease at Precinct One community centers. 26-2178 approved Pass
46. 24. Request for approval for Cyber Sistas Collective, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold their 2026 Cyber Sistas Field Day event on April 25, 2026, at Tom Bass Park, including the sale of food and beverages from vendors. 26-2181 approved Pass
47. 25. Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of 200 trees for an Earth Day event at Tom Bass Park. 26-2177 approved Pass
48. 48 Commissioner, Precinct 2
49. 26. Request for approval of a tri-party agreement between Harris County, the East Aldine Management District and Harris County Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (East Aldine TIRZ). 26-2184 approved Pass
50. 50 Commissioner, Precinct 3
51. 27. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Prestonwood Forest Utility District to design and construct sidewalks along Prestonwood Forest Drive and Glencliff Lane and all related appurtenances. 26-2140 approved Pass
52. 28. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with The Tang Family for cleanup along the roadsides of Spring Cypress Road beginning at SH 249 and ending at N. Eldridge Parkway for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2141 approved Pass
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54. 29. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Kingwood Pressure Washing, LLC for cleanup along the roadsides of Atascocita Road beginning at Timber Forest Drive and ending at Will Clayton Parkway for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2142 approved Pass
55. 30. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Cypress Ridge H.S. AFJROTC TX20028 for cleanup along the roadsides of North Eldridge Parkway beginning at West Road and ending at FM 529/Spencer Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2144 approved Pass
56. 31. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with the Heritage Men’s Association for cleanup along the roadsides of Greenhouse Road beginning at West Road and ending at Tuckerton Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2145 approved Pass
57. 32. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Grant Market H-E-B for cleanup along the roadsides of Spring Cypress Road beginning at Grant Road and ending at Telge Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2146 approved Pass
58. 33. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Timberwood Middle School Student Council for cleanup along the roadsides of Timber Forest Drive beginning at FM 1960 and ending at Atascocita Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins May 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2028. 26-2204 approved Pass
59. 34. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Cy-Fair High School Air Force Junior ROTC for cleanup along the roadsides of Matske Road beginning at Highway 290 and ending at Cypress North Houston for approximately one mile for a term that begins March 14, 2026 and ends March 13, 2028. 26-2207 approved Pass
60. 59 Transmittals
61. 35. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a grant application, submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $18,400,000 with a required match of $4,600,000 from Precinct 2 for the FY26 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program. 26-2159 accepted
62. 36. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the February 26, 2026 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 26-2160 accepted
63. 37. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the March 4, 2026 business court meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 26-2161 accepted
64. 38. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s January 2026 Report. 26-2136 accepted
65. 64 Executive Session
66. 65 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.
67. 66 Resolutions
68. 39. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Harris County. 26-2179 approved Pass
69. 40. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Volunteer Recognition Day, April 20, 2026. 26-2197 approved Pass
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71. 41. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Earth Day April 22, 2026. 26-2163 approved Pass
72. 42. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution remembering San Jacinto Day on April 21, 2026. 26-2203 approved Pass
73. 43. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing April 2026 as National Deaf History Month. 26-2191 approved Pass
74. 44. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating April 15 through April 22, 2026, as the inaugural Fleet Week Houston. 26-2192 approved Pass
75. 45. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing April 17, 2026, as World Hemophilia Day. 26-2193 approved Pass
76. 46. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the Texas State Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization for its work to uplift women in Harris County and throughout Texas. 26-2194 approved Pass
77. 47. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Claudia Ortega Hogue for her service to the League of Women Voters of Houston. 26-2195 approved Pass
78. 76 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:43 A.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 April 9, 2026. On this the 14th day of May, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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85. 159 Commissioner Ellis arrived virtually at 9:07 A.M.
86. 161 Commissioner Ellis was not present for the votes taken on Items 1 through 38. At 9:07 A.M., Commissioner Ellis directed the County Clerk’s Office to record him voting Aye on all items on the agenda. Therefore, the votes taken on all items on the agenda reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
87. 163 Commissioner Ellis left the meeting at 9:08 A.M.
88. 165 Resolutions
89. 39. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Harris County. 26-2179
90. 40. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Volunteer Recognition Day, April 20, 2026. 26-2197
91. 44. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating April 15 through April 22, 2026, as the inaugural Fleet Week Houston. 26-2192
92. 45. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing April 17, 2026, as World Hemophilia Day. 26-2193
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