Commissioners Court

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

Agenda — 544 items

1. 1 Public Notice
2. 2 February 20, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 26-1225
3. 3 Opening Prayer
4. 4 Pastor Thomas T. Davis, Jr. of Riceville Mount Olive Baptist Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 4.
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. 10 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 9:02 A.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
12. 1. Request for discussion on the Harris County Temporary Workforce Policy draft. 26-1358 no action
13. 2. Request for approval on strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments. 26-1359 approved Pass
14. 13 Management and Budget
15. 3. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections and Budget Proposals. 26-1175 approved Pass
16. 4. Request for approval to repay outstanding Commercial Paper Notes, Series A-1 in an amount not to exceed $53,825,000 and Commercial Paper Notes, Series D in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. 26-1406 approved Pass
17. 5. Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county equipment and property in the total amount of $99,737 and two workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $4,367; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $40,875; denial of 65 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute three releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $8,898 in connection with property damage claims. 26-1122 approved Pass
18. 16 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
19. 6. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments. 26-1174 approved Pass
20. 18 Human Resources and Talent
21. 7. Request for approval of the voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155. 26-1408 approved Pass
22. 19 Commissioner Garcia was not present for the vote taken on Item 311. At 9:25 A.M., Commissioner Garcia directed the County Clerk’s Office to record him voting Aye on Item 311. Therefore, the vote taken on Item 311 will reflect Commissioner Garcia voting Aye.
23. 8. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions. 26-1335 approved Pass
24. 21 County Engineer
25. 9. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Harris County Courts Expansion project for an amount of $24,000,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $24,000,000. 26-1171 approved Pass
26. 22 Emergency/Supplemental items
27. 10. Request for approval of an Order authorizing and directing Harris County to disclaim its interest of any kind out of a tract of land described as a total of 1.013-acres, more or less being a parcel of 0.955-acres dedicated to the public, out of the Southridge Street dedication according to the map or plat recorded in file code number 609045 with an additional 0.058-acres right of way dedicated to the public by MI 3 Ministries and recorded in file code number 657298, both recorded in the map records of Harris County, Texas from Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract Butterfly Cove Ln. and Southbridge Crossing Lane - Disclaimer, Precinct 1. 26-1179 approved Pass
28. 11. Request for approval of a Lease Agreement between Harris County and WKM 3, LLC, a Texas liability company, also known as Concept Neighborhood, for the use and benefit of Harris County of a certain portion of land for a mini-soccer field located at 104 Roberts St, Houston, Texas 77003, and that the County Judge execute the Lease Agreement for a term of eight (8) years commencing February 26, 2026, at an annual base rent of $1.00, with two (2) one-year extension options, Precinct 2. 26-1203 approved Pass
29. 12. Request for approval of a study report prepared by Entech Civil Engineers Inc for Study - Neighborhood Drainage Improvements (Phase 1) - 2025, UPIN 25104MF3TY01, Precinct 4. 26-1212 approved Pass
30. 13. Request for approval to terminate the agreement with Civitas Engineering Group Inc., (previously known as KIT Professionals Inc.) for Professional Engineering Services in connection with West Riley Fuzzel Rd- from IH 45 to 200-ft West of West Hardy Rd- 2019, Precinct 3. 26-1211 approved Pass
31. 14. Request for approval of a sale by County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 0.8349-acre water line easement, 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-42 WLE - Sale, for the appraised value of $8,183.00, and that the County Judge execute the waterline easement, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. 26-1181 approved Pass
32. 15. Request for approval of a sale by County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 0.5392-acre water line easement and 0.0320-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 37F-9 WLE & TCE - Sale for the appraised value of $17,134.00, and that the County Judge execute the waterline easement, UPIN 24103MF2ZK01, Precinct 3. 26-1183 approved Pass
33. 28 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 9:18 A.M.
34. 16. Request for approval of a change in contract with Stripes & Stops Company, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Pavement Markings - Precinct 1 - 2023, with no change in the amount, Job No. 23/0359-1, UPIN 24101MF34W01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.70%. 26-1184 approved Pass
35. 17. Request for approval of a change in contract with D&W Contractors, Inc., in connection with On-Call - Maintenance - Drainage Improvements in the North Zone - 2024, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0449-1, UPIN 24102MF3KR01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27.90%, MWBE Current Participation: 31.39%. 26-1185 approved Pass
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37. 18. Request for approval of a change in contract with James Construction Group, LLC, in connection with Bridge Construction - Greenhouse Road over Cypress Creek - K100-00-00 - 2021, adding 2 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $14,615.61, Job No. 23/0323-3, UPIN 211033952830022, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWBE Current Participation: 13.44%. 26-1186 approved Pass
38. 19. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in connection with Aldine Village Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $84,354.71, Job No. 24/0016-4, UPIN 19102MF13501, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18%, MWBE Current Participation: 16.96%. 26-1187 approved Pass
39. 20. Request for approval of a change in contract with Millis Equipment, LLC, in connection with Burnett Bayland Park - Design Phase - 2024, adding 7 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $640,592.00, Job No. 25/0083-1, UPIN 24104MF3HC01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.53%. 26-1344 approved Pass
40. 33 County Engineer
41. 21. Request for approval of plat Barnaba Estates Partial Replat No 2. Consultant, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 2. 26-1188 approved Pass
42. 22. Request for approval of plat Beamer Business Park. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 2. 26-1190 approved Pass
43. 11. Request for approval of a Lease Agreement between Harris County and WKM 3, LLC, a Texas liability company, also known as Concept Neighborhood, for the use and benefit of Harris County of a certain portion of land for a mini-soccer field located at 104 Roberts St, Houston, Texas 77003, and that the County Judge execute the Lease Agreement for a term of eight (8) years commencing February 26, 2026, at an annual base rent of $1.00, with two (2) one-year extension options, Precinct 2. 26-1203
44. 23. Request for approval of plat Davila Addition. Consultant, PRO-SURV, Precinct 3. 26-1191 approved Pass
45. 24. Request for approval of plat Eight Thousand Fry Plaza. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4. 26-1192 approved Pass
46. 37 Toll Road Authority
47. 25. Request for approval of plat Govea Addition Partial Replat Of Amending Plat Of Highland Farms Subdivision The East One Half Of Lot Three Block Twenty Four. Consultant, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, Precinct 3. 26-1193 approved Pass
48. 26. Request for approval of plat Harris County Mud No 364 Water Plant No 1. Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3. 26-1194 approved Pass
49. 27. Request for approval of plat Hcmud 583 Wastewater Treatment Plant. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 3. 26-1195 approved Pass
50. 28. Request for approval of plat Iglesia Evangelica Breen Road. Consultant, CENTURY ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 1. 26-1196 approved Pass
51. 41 Economic Equity and Opportunity
52. 29. Request for approval of plat J And J Select Properties. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4. 26-1197 approved Pass
53. 30. Request for approval of plat Jett Business Park. Consultant, HOVIS SURVEYING COMPANY, Precinct 3. 26-1198 approved Pass
54. 31. Request for approval of plat Kermier Commercial Reserve. Consultant, CONLEY LAND SERVICES, LLC, Precinct 4. 26-1199 approved Pass
55. 32. Request for approval of plat Old Washington Center. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 4. 26-1200 approved Pass
56. 45 Universal Services
57. 33. Request for approval of plat Pagewood Houston Mosielee Investors. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 1. 26-1201 approved Pass
58. 34. Request for approval of plat Patanjali. Consultant, BEACON LAND SERVICES, Precinct 4. 26-1202 approved Pass
59. 35. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Alliance Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $48,832.88 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Mound Road Extension from Greenhouse Road along Spring Dr to Cypress Dr - Segment 2, UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1205 approved Pass
60. 36. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Earth Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,903.76 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Maintenance - BS2N Beamer Road - 2024, UPIN 24102MF3B301, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1206 approved Pass
61. 37. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with REKHA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $74,795.91 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Subdivision Reconstruction - Mobile Homes Parkland - 2024, UPIN 24208MF3FC01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 26-1207 approved Pass
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63. 38. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $244,032.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hafer Road improvements from FM 1960 to Skywood Drive, UPIN 25101MF3N301, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%. 26-1239 approved Pass
64. 39. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with The Goodman Corporation in an amount not to exceed $750,000 with renewal options for professional on-call engineering and related services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 23104MF2XS01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 6%, MWBE Current Participation: 6%. 26-1242 approved Pass
65. 40. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $51,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd 3, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 3 (previously Precinct 4), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program. 26-1247 approved Pass
66. 53 Housing and Community Development
67. 41. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Asakura Robinson Company LLC in an amount not to exceed $750,000 with renewal options for Professional On-Call Landscape Architecture and Engineering Services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 24104MF31R01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%; MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-1245 approved Pass
68. 42. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Scientech Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $59,614.00 for Construction Phase Services in connection with Sidewalk - Quitman Street, UPIN 21102MF1XE01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% (Non-Divisible). 26-1224 approved Pass
69. 43. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,035,161.63 for professional engineering services in connection with Corridor Study - Wallisville Rd - from Maxey Rd to Normandy St - 2022, UPIN 23102MF2UK01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.61%. 26-1208 approved Pass
70. 44. Request for approval to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $760,562.00, for professional engineering services in connection with Design of Bridge Replacement - Woodforest Blvd at Carpenters Bayou, UPIN 25102MF3QH01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.67%. 26-1209 approved Pass
71. 57 Sheriff
72. 45. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., in the amount of $73,304.60 for professional engineering services in connection with Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Lakeshore - 2024, UPIN 24103MF3HD01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 30%. 26-1210 approved Pass
73. 46. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for five (5) streetlights at Carlang St., subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 23035MF2M401, Precinct 2. 26-1236 approved Pass
74. 47. Request for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to upgrade existing or install new gas lines, meters, and all necessary equipment required to provide natural gas service to all project sites designed for natural gas associated with the installation of Emergency Generators at various addresses, with all deposits and fees required for utility services to be included as part of the Emergency Generators project scope, UPIN 24102MF3MG01, Precinct 2. 26-1244 approved Pass
75. 48. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HR Green, Inc. in the amount of $1,055,110.00 for professional engineering services in connection with Corridor Study - Wallisville Rd - Normandy St to Uvalde Rd - P2 - 2022, UPIN 23102MF2UM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7.44%. 26-1250 approved Pass
76. 49. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No 9 in the amount of $224,339.75 in connection with the construction of improvements to Cypress North Houston Road - from Perry Road to Jones Road - 2014, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3. 26-1251 approved Pass
77. 50. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte to modify the streets within the project area towards B112-00-00, thereby creating a positive overland sheet flow path to the nearby drainage channel, UPIN 26102MF3YW01, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1246 approved Pass
78. 51. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Clear Creek Independent School District for swale revisions to improve drainage and reduce parking lot flooding adjacent to FM 528, UPIN 26102MF3Y901, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1227 approved Pass
79. 64 Grants
80. 52. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Clear Creek Independent School District for 2023 Bond playground renovations, including ADA swing installations and added accessibility concrete work at facilities around Landolt and Weber Elementary Schools, UPIN 26102MF3Y801, Precinct 2, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1232 approved Pass
81. 53. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to construct a trail undercrossing along Brays Bayou (HCFCD Unit D100-00-00) below Scott Street, UPIN 23050MF2QJ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt (Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement). 26-1238 approved Pass
82. 54. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $2,000.00 for Avalon at Cypress Sec 12, Precinct 3. 26-1292 approved Pass
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84. 55. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,220.00 for Bridgeland Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 2 and Reserve, Precinct 3. 26-1293 approved Pass
85. 56. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Marvida, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,240.00 for Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 7, Precinct 3. 26-1299 approved Pass
86. 69 Commissioner, Precinct 1
87. 57. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for 290 WR Holdings LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,010.00 for Jubilee Sec 6, Precinct 4. 26-1302 approved Pass
88. 191. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County law enforcement agencies’ patrol practices related to immigration and cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 26-1471
89. 58. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Becker Road LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,495.00 for Stone Creek Ranch Sec 13, Precinct 4. 26-1305 approved Pass
90. 71 Transmittals
91. 59. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $6,655.00 for Sunterra Sec 17, Precinct 4. 26-1307 approved Pass
92. 272. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Senger Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 and Channel Rehabilitation at IH-45 for the Flood Control District (260047). 26-1337
93. 60. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,240.00 for Bridgeland Westgreen Boulevard Street Dedication Sec 3, Precinct 3. 26-1295 approved Pass
94. 73 Emergency/Supplemental items
95. 61. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 480 A Political Subdivision of the State of Texas in the amount of $2,320.00 for Hickory Pecan Trail Street Dedication Sec 1, Precinct 3. 26-1296 approved Pass
96. 295. Request by the Flood Control District for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation to establish a Registry and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional services to provide on-call Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for various Flood Control District projects (Job No. 250326). 26-1529
97. 62. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Astro Marvida, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership & Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc, A Texas Corporation in the amount of $2,120.00 for West Road Street Dedication Sec 3, Precinct 3. 26-1298 approved Pass
98. 63. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for PPE GCW, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership & Nash FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,340.00 for Elyson Grand Central West Industrial Park, Precinct 4. 26-1300 approved Pass
99. 64. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #560 for Crosby Farms Section 4, Precinct 3. 26-1309 approved Pass
100. 334. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Riverside Hospital Restoration Project on February 28, 2026. 26-1503
101. 65. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #493 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 90, Precinct 4. 26-1311 approved Pass
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103. 66. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #493 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Sec 91, Precinct 4. 26-1313 approved Pass
104. 67. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #600 for Ellora Section 1, Precinct 4. 26-1315 approved Pass
105. 81 Flood Control District
106. 68. Request for approval of a change in contract No. 5 with Allgood Construction Company, Inc., for the White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction Project, adding 41 calendar days (White Oak Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-14, Project ID E100-00-00-E007, Job No. 23/0115, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.25%). 26-1218 approved Pass
107. 82 Resolutions
108. 83 Toll Road Authority
109. 69. Request for approval to decree that the Sam Houston Tollway / State Highway 225 Direct Connector Project serves a public purpose and public necessity and authorize Harris County Toll Road Authority to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KM), for construction and installation of conduits associated with the direct connector project (Precinct 2). 26-1364 approved Pass
110. 70. Request for approval for Consor North America, Inc. to assume the rights and obligations of the Agreements of Consor Engineers, LLC (Countywide). 26-1365 approved Pass
111. 346. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Harris County Public Library’s Career Online High School 2025 graduates. 26-1448
112. 71. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 17 to provide reimbursement for emergency services they provide on the HCTRA tollway system (Precinct 2). 26-1367 approved Pass
113. 72. Request for approval to execute a utility construction service agreement with CROWN CASTLE FIBER LLC for relocation of utility services for the State Highway SH 225 / Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange Construction Project in the amount of $44,776.09 (Precinct 2). 26-1368 no action
114. 87 Emergency/Supplemental items
115. 73. Request for approval to execute a First Amendment with Sunset Ridge Retail Center, Ltd. to renew the Lease Agreement for the North East EZ TAG Store located at 11411 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, #100, Humble, Texas, for a period of 36 months in the amount of $280,132.92, including operating expenses (Precinct 1). 26-1366 approved Pass
116. 89 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
117. 74. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda. 26-1349 approved Pass
118. 91 Commissioner, Precinct 4
119. 92 Economic Equity and Opportunity
120. 75. Request for approval of eight (8) positions effective March 7, 2026, and non-labor operational budget in the amount of $1,532,054.09 to support implementation of Harris County’s Worksite Safety Policy. 26-1363 no action
121. 209. Request for discussion and possible action to increase the biennial allocation of non-voted commercial paper to the commissioner precincts from $15M to $20M, effective with the current FY26 period. 26-1428
122. 94 Universal Services
123. 76. Request for possible discussion and action on the implementation of a telematics solution for Harris County Universal Services fleet assets. 26-1464 approved Pass
124. 95 Emergency/Supplemental items
125. 77. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) to amend the ILA to include a server refresh analysis of the current Information Technology infrastructure at HCHA. 26-1466 approved Pass
126. 78. Request for approval of supplemental funding to establish compliance, governance and implementation preparation of Generative AI solutions for Harris County departments. 26-1467 no action
127. 285. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action on the Harris County strategic hiring savings projections and accrued vacancy savings. 26-1517
128. 79. Request for approval of changes to attributes of certain vehicle control numbers for various departments. 26-1463 approved Pass
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130. 80. Request for approval of three positions effective March 7, 2026. 26-1361 no action
131. 100 Public Health Services
132. 337. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on renaming the Hardy Toll Road the Judge Jon Lindsay Toll Road. 26-1513
133. 81. Request for approval of a Data Sharing Agreement with William Marsh Rice University to establish a partnership that aims to investigate the impact of weather on public health outcomes in Harris County. 26-1391 approved Pass
134. 82. Request for approval to host a series of workshops, webinars, and one summit from March 2026 - July 2026 in the total amount of $92,100 to support Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Initiatives. 26-1390 approved Pass
135. 83. Request for approval to accept from Living Hope Wheelchair Association a donation of twenty (20) manual wheelchairs for the Office of Planning and Innovation. 26-1389 approved Pass
136. 84. Request for approval and hiring freeze exemption of nine positions effective March 7, 2026, to support the Community Health & Wellness Division. 26-1360 approved Pass
137. 105 Housing and Community Development
138. 85. Request for approval of a first amendment to an agreement with SEARCH Homeless Services to add $60,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds for Housing Stability Case Management. 26-1294 no action
139. 86. Request for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with the City of Southside Place to modify the budget by reallocating $120,000.00 from the Construction line item to the Engineering/Architectural Design line item to cover the cost of design with a net $0.00 effect on the budget, and the overall budget stays the same at $1,532,580.00 (Construction $1,135,677.00 and Architectural/Engineering Design $396,903.00). 26-1306 approved Pass
140. 87. Request for approval of the second amendment to an agreement with the City of Galena Park to revise the scope of services and modify the project budget by adding $314,777.15 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to adequately cover the construction cost, for an overall project budget total of $7,692,449.15, for The Sanitary Sewer Improvements project. 26-1301 approved Pass
141. 109 County Library
142. 88. Request for approval to use the department’s procurement card to pay vendors providing library programs. 26-1265 approved Pass
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144. 89. Request for approval to accept from the various Friends of the Libraries entities donations received from October - December 2025. 26-1259 approved Pass
145. 112 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
146. 90. Request for approval to accept from the Harris Resources Foundation a donation in the amount of $45,200 to support HCRCA programs and clients. 26-1124 approved Pass
147. 114 Constables
148. 91. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the list of Regular and Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Officer. 26-1235 approved Pass
149. 92. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to modify the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the United States Marshals Service via the existing memorandum of understanding for personnel assigned to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force for additional funds in the amount of $22,155.00. 26-1180 approved Pass
150. 93. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of a law enforcement services agreement with Missionary Village Apartments Company for required positions, related equipment, and vehicle allowance where applicable. 26-1369 approved Pass
151. 94. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of financial authorization in the budgeted amount of $1,488.96 for a cordless push-to-talk (PTT) headset adapter for use in public safety dispatch and air traffic control. 26-1177 approved Pass
152. 95. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept abandoned property, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §18.17(b), in connection with a case in the 133rd District Court to be used for official law enforcement purposes in support of Harris County operations. 26-1182 approved Pass
153. 120 Sheriff
154. 96. Request for approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and License Plate User Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety to share data collected and associated with the Texas Automated License Plate Reader (LPR) database. 26-1162 no action
155. 97. Request for approval of a first amendment to a lease agreement with Katy Ranch Offices, LP to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the continued use and benefit of District IV and the Criminal Investigations Bureau. 26-1173 approved Pass
156. 98. Request for approval to pay from general funds the total amount of $2,025.75 to the respondent of record to case 2404-08381 related to gambling money seizure. 26-1164 no action
157. 99. Request for approval to pay from general funds the total amount of $7,285.00 to the respondent of record to case 2405-05515 related to money seizure. 26-1165 no action
158. 100. Request for approval to pay from general funds the total amount of $8,929.16 to the respondent of record to case 2304-04578 related to money seizure. 26-1163 no action
159. 126 District Clerk
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161. 101. Request for approval of a payment in the amount of $1,000.00 from the District Clerk Liability Contingency Fund. 26-1362 approved Pass
162. 128 County Attorney
163. 102. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Harris County and Ducky Recovery, LLC; Project: Construction of Single-Family Homes (Orchard Place) for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department; Job No. 24/0324; CAO File No. 2025CTR50265. 26-1353 approved Pass
164. 103. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Yetter Coleman LLP in connection with the seizure of gambling proceeds and devices; Cause No. 1930112; In the 263rd District Court of Harris County, Texas. 26-1350 approved Pass
165. 104. Request for approval authorizing Harris County to join amicus brief in Columbus v. Kennedy (4th Cir., No. 25-2012) regarding access to health care. 26-1354 approved Pass
166. 105. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in Justice of the Peace Courts, various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court. 26-1351 approved Pass
167. 133 District Attorney
168. 106. Request for approval to reclassify 12 positions from temporary to full time effective March 7, 2026 to accommodate for new Pre-Commit attorneys. 26-1226 approved Pass
169. 107. Request for approval to reclassify two positions effective March 7, 2026. 26-1290 approved Pass
170. 136 Managed Assigned Counsel
171. 108. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to create one Assistant III (Program Support Assistant) position, as well as a supplemental budget for the position, effective March 7, 2026. 26-1387 approved Pass
172. 109. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to create one Attorney V (Immigration Attorney) position, as well as a supplemental budget for the position, effective March 7, 2026. 26-1388 approved Pass
173. 139 Travel & Training
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175. 110. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests. 26-0095 approved Pass
176. 141 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 2 Safety and Justice Challenge Research 3/9-12/2026 Nashville, TN $2,795 Grant Symposium 2. OMB 1 CVS Caremark Client Forum 4/22-24/2026 San Diego, CA $795 General $900 Other 3. OMB 1 State & Local Government Benefits 5/4-7/2026 Providence, RI $2,300 General Association Natl. Conf. 4. OMB 7 Government Finance Officers Association 6/28-7/1/2026 Chicago, IL $17,990 General Conference 5. OCE 4 OpenGov National Conference 4/29-5/1/2026 Chicago, IL $8,909 General 6. OCE 3 Erosion Control, Stormwater Management 8/25-27/2026 Minneapolis, MN $5,025 General Conference 7. FCD 3 OpenGov Conference 4/26-5/2/2026 Chicago, IL $12,347 FCD $1,087 Other 8. FCD 1 National Adaptation Forum 5/11-15/2026 Pittsburgh, PA $2,524 FCD $232 Other 9. TRA 2 Eno Center for Transportation leadership Multiple Various $22,000 TRA programs* 10. PHS 1 NEHA NEARS user meeting 3/17-19/2026 Atlanta, GA $2,790 Other 11. PHS 3 RX and Illicit Drug Summit 4/6-9/2026 Nashville, TN $14,460 Grant 12. PHS 3 American Society of Addiction Medicine 4/23-26/2026 San Diego, CA $15,405 Grant Conference
177. 142 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 23. SO-DET 3 Outsource facility inspection* 3/5-6/2026 Natchitoches, LA $930 Other 24. PA 2 NASPO & PPA Conference 3/8-13/2026 Lake Buena Vista, FL $5,850 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 85 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $3,988 $338,989
178. 111. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests. 26-0096 approved Pass
179. 144 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 3 Texas Division of Emergency Management 5/26-29/2026 Fort Worth, TX $6,010 General Conference 2. OCE 1 International Right of Way Association Multiple Houston, TX $2,340 General online training ($14,165 appvd. 9/18/2025 for 3 attnds. -add attnd. & exp. & $2,620 appvd. 1/8 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 3. OCE 1 Online PMP cert. exam & PMI membership 1/20/2026 Houston, TX $675 General 4. OCE 4 Texas Onsite Wastewater Association 3/8-11/2026 Waco, TX $4,920 General Conference 5. OCE 15 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/10-13/2026 The Woodlands, TX $15,200 General meeting ($5,530 appvd. 2/12 for 6 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 6. OCE 300 Onsite wastewater systems training* 5/15/2026 Houston, TX $1,500 General 7. FCD 3 Emergency Management Association of Tx. 3/8-11/2026 College Station, TX $3,745 FCD Leadership Symposium 8. FCD 2 National Tropical Weather Conference 4/7-11/2026 S. Padre Island, TX $3,530 FCD 9. TRA - Various blanket requests-Exec. & Multiple Various $30,000 TRA Finance/Strategic Support* ($50,000 appvd. 10/16/2025 for 30 attnds.-add exp.)
180. 145 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 27. DRO 1 Marriage Dissolution Institute & 101 4/30-5/1/2026 Galveston, TX $678 General course 28. HCRCA 2 Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards 2/25-27/2026 Austin, TX $1,062 General meeting 29. HCRCA 3 Intensive accreditation training 4/6/2026 Houston, TX $1,200 General 30. CAC 1 Child sex trafficking forensic 4/28-5/1/2026 Dallas, TX $1,286 Other interviewing training 31. C1 2 Offleash control training* 4/27-5/1/2026 Alvin, TX $1,700 General 32. C1 2 Shield instructor course* 5/10-13/2026 Waco, TX $2,700 General 33. C4 - National Technical Investigators 1/20-23/2026 San Marcos, TX $533 Other Association Training Conf.* ($2,312 appvd. 12/11/2025 for 3 attnds. -add exp.) 34. C4 1 Public information officer course* 6/28-7/1/2026 Huntsville, TX $1,250 Other 35. C5 1 Cellebrite certified operator & physical 4/20-24/2026 Houston, TX $4,845 Other analyst certification* ($4,845 appvd. 1/29 for 1 attnd.-add attnd., exp. & funding source) 36. SHERIFF 1 Executive coaching & leadership Multiple Houston, TX $7,200 General development online training 37. SHERIFF 1 Recruit military events* Multiple Houston, TX $2,985 General 38. SHERIFF 4 911 mental health training/retreat 3/23-27/2026 Bandera, TX $1,428 General $7,180 Grant 39. SHERIFF 5 NENA/APCO Texas Public Safety 3/29-4/1/2026 Denton, TX $1,600 General Conference* $7,046 Other 40. SHERIFF 4 Post critical incident seminar 4/14-17/2026 Dallas, TX $2,467 General $1,596 Other
181. 146 Grants
182. 112. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the MacArthur Foundation to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026 for the Safety + Justice Challenge Sustainability Grant. 26-1277 approved Pass
183. 113. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to submit an application to the Texas Water Development Board for grant funds in the amount of $10,000,000, with no required match, for the Lower Clear Creek Watershed Flood Project. 26-1270 approved Pass
184. 114. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot Program. 26-1274 approved Pass
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186. 115. Request by Public Health Services for approval of ten positions effective March 7, 2026, for the FY 2026 Women, Infants, and Children Program. 26-1275 approved Pass
187. 116. Request by the County Library for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to modify the award total to $1,365,404.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Expansion Program. 26-1329 no action
188. 117. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) carry-over grant funds in the amount of $195,759.20, with no required match, for the FY26 AWARE Harris Project. 26-1267 approved Pass
189. 118. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to modify the contract number for the FY26 Community Youth Development Grant. 26-1268 approved Pass
190. 119. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $88,049.13 to fund the cost of five grant positions pending receipt of the award for the FY26 My Brother’s Keeper Grant from the City of Houston and extend the positions to April 30, 2026. 26-1119 approved Pass
191. 120. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Homeland Security Grants Division for grant funds in the amount of $70,000,000.00, with no required match, for the FY27 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center. 26-1266 approved Pass
192. 121. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to modify the award total to $1,107,584 in grant funding, for the FY25 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant Program. 26-1262 approved Pass
193. 122. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $24,371,600, with no required match, for the FY26 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program. 26-1241 approved Pass
194. 123. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the United States Economic Development Administration for grant funds in the amount of $35,000,000, with a required match of $7,000,000, for the FY25 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. 26-1243 approved Pass
195. 159 ARPA
196. 124. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to direct the ARPA Steering Committee, ARPA Focus Area Teams, and respective Harris County Departments to develop and submit Current Level of Service (CLS) requests for high-priority programs in the ARPA Portfolio in alignment with the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, totaling $13,945,480.00. 26-1469 approved Pass
197. 125. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston removing all the federal requirement statues for Section 3 and Davis Bacon Act from the master agreement for certain construction work in connection with the Catholic Charities Family Opportunity Center. 26-1308 approved Pass
198. 126. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Center for African American Military History reallocating HCD Engineering/Inspections Services of $22,500.00 to the on-call Architectural Services Contract for the Ready and Forward Campaign project. 26-1310 approved Pass
199. 127. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Bay Area Homeless Services by reallocating HCD Architectural/Engineering Administration Services of $30,000.00 to the on-call Architectural services contract for the Renewing Hope project. 26-1312 approved Pass
200. 128. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Houston Area for shifts to budget line items including $85,642.00 from the construction line to the Architectural/Engineering line and $36,125.67 from the HCD A/E Administration and Inspection Services to the on-call Architectural services with an overall net $0.00 impact to the budget for the M.D. Anderson Family YMCA Rebuild project. 26-1314 approved Pass
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202. 129. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of the first amendment to an agreement with Houston Area Women’s Center to revise the scope of work to include renovating and updating the parking lot, installing a new underground storm water detention and a new perimeter security fencing with an exit gate to incorporate the added parking in the campus and modifying the budget with a net $0.00 impact to the overall budget. 26-1316 approved Pass
203. 166 Auditor
204. 130. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 26-1355 approved Pass
205. 131. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026. 26-1356 approved Pass
206. 169 Tax Assessor-Collector
207. 132. Request for approval of tax refund payments. 26-1304 approved Pass
208. 171 Purchasing
209. 133. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for elevator modernization for the inmate processing center for Harris County (260024). 26-0856 approved Pass
210. 134. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for locative technology solutions for autism and dementia for the Sheriff's Office (250323). 26-1253 approved Pass
211. 135. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for educational advocacy, technical support and legal assistance program for the Juvenile Probation Department (260028). 26-1291 approved Pass
212. 136. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for delinquent toll account recovery and management services for the Toll Road Authority (260048). 26-1303 approved Pass
213. 137. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement renewal option with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for dental services for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of June 29, 2026 - June 28, 2027, at a cost of $137,519, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-0925 approved Pass
214. 138. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement renewal option with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for geriatric health services for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027, at a cost of $112,500, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1279 approved Pass
215. 139. Request for approval of a ratification of an interlocal agreement renewal option with the City of Hunter’s Creek Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails through January 30, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1375 approved Pass
216. 140. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the amount of $186,340 for physician services for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1420 approved Pass
217. 141. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $300,000 for residential placement through the jail re-entry program for the Administrative Office of the District Courts through September 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1396 approved Pass
218. 142. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults in the amount of $44,654 for youth services specialist for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program through September 30, 2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1252 approved Pass
219. 143. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $868,208 for Disaster Recovery Program management services for Harris County to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from July 2025 - October 2025. 26-1324 approved Pass
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221. 144. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with 2500 TC Jester Property LLC in the amount of $9,357 for cleaning, maintenance and utility services for the Sheriff’s Office to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025. 26-1378 approved Pass
222. 145. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Hearst Newspaper Partnership, LP dba Houston Chronicle in the amount of $138,671 for newspaper advertisement services for the Flood Control District to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. 26-1417 approved Pass
223. 146. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with DISA Global Solutions, Inc. in the additional amount of $205,300 for an increase in testing requirements and associated costs for drug and alcohol testing for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2025 - June 26, 2026 (220411), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-1255 approved Pass
224. 147. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC in the additional amount of $72,000,000 for inmate food services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of September 25, 2022 - September 24, 2027 (160297). 26-1416 approved Pass
225. 148. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with RapidHealth LLC DBA AFC Urgent Care Clear Lake in the additional amount of $63,250 for additional services for on-site blood testing for detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 10, 2025 - October 9, 2026 (230195), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 26-1415 approved Pass
226. 149. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Carahsoft Technologies Corporation to add technical services for Snowflake Cloud Data for Harris County for the period of August 6, 2025 - August 5, 2026 in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, at no additional cost to the county, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1413 approved Pass
227. 150. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $2,230,753 for Taser 7 hardware, accessories, warranty and services for the Constable of Precinct 4 through April 30, 2028, and to provide for full compensation for services rendered through April 30, 2024 in connection with a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1380 approved Pass
228. 151. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a settlement agreement with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation in the amount of $52,801 for Nuance PowerScribe Radiology Reporting software subscription for the Joint Processing Center through November 9, 2026 to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered through November 9, 2026. 26-1398 approved Pass
229. 152. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a settlement agreement with Superhuman Platform Inc., formerly known as Grammarly, Inc. in the amount of $6,300 to provide settlement for full compensation for services provided from August 25, 2025 - August 24, 2026 for Grammarly AI Writing Assistance Business software and services for the Public Library through August 24, 2026 with one (1) one-year renewal option. 26-1285 approved Pass
230. 153. Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a settlement agreement with Meta Enterprises, Inc. dba Scanstore in the amount of $12,000 to provide settlement and full compensation for services rendered from August 22, 2023 - August 21, 2026 for document scanning and management Simple Index Software for the County Clerk's Office. 26-1411 approved Pass
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232. 154. Request for approval to extend a contract with Netsync Network Solutions for wide area network refresh, maintenance/support services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (200371). 26-1394 approved Pass
233. 155. Request for approval of a renewal option with Seril Inc. dba Houston Grotech for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades at the Spring Camp and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027 at a cost of $818,623 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220049), MWBE Contracted Goal: 34%, MWBE Current Participation: 39.63%. 26-1256 approved Pass
234. 156. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and Esplanades at the Humble Camp and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027 at a cost of $651,788 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220065), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.67%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.41%. 26-1258 approved Pass
235. 157. Request for approval of a renewal option with DISA Global Solutions, Inc. for drug and alcohol testing for Harris County for the period of June 27, 2026 - June 26, 2027, at a cost of $425,000 (220411), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-1260 approved Pass
236. 158. Request for approval of a renewal option with T Enterprises, Inc. dba 1Vision; Pamela Printing Company; and Richmond Printing LLC to provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $650,000 (240094), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-1269 approved Pass
237. 159. Request for approval of a renewal option with Miggins Interests, LLC dba Hydro Tech Utilities for maintenance, repair and operations of wastewater treatment plants and related items at various locations for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $251,380, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220063), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 82.26%. 26-1287 approved Pass
238. 160. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades at the Tomball Camp and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027, at a cost of $284,163, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230409), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 12.69%. 26-1288 approved Pass
239. 161. Request for approval of a renewal option with ARES Security Corporation for maintenance, support, hosting and enhancements for a situational awareness solution for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, at a cost of $531,671 (220185), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-1318 approved Pass
240. 162. Request for approval of a renewal option with SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION TX, LLC. for guardrail and bridge railing repairs and related items at various locations for Precinct 3 for the period of May 18, 2026 - May 17, 2027, at a cost of $749,301, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230460), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. 26-1326 approved Pass
241. 163. Request for approval of a renewal option with Yellowstone Landscape, Inc. for mowing and maintenance services of right-of-ways and esplanades at the Cypress Camp and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 at a cost of $1,622,026 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220088), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWBE Current Participation: 25.1%. 26-1345 approved Pass
242. 164. Request for approval of a renewal option with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. for maintenance, inspection and related services of hazmat and arson equipment for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $99,820 (230424), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-1346 approved Pass
243. 165. Request for approval of a renewal option with Magna Flow Environmental, Inc. for interceptor cleaning, waste removal, transportation, and disposal and related services for Precinct 1 for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $72,931 (220135), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-1347 approved Pass
244. 166. Request for approval of a renewal option with TuffTex Materials for highway, road and bridge repair mortar and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 25, 2026 - April 24, 2027 at a cost of $1,489,297 (230052), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1348 approved Pass
245. 167. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tryfacta Inc.; and Protiviti for technical election support for the County Clerk's Office for the period of April 18, 2026 - April 17, 2027 at a cost of $4,200,000 (230479), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 15.56%. 26-1373 approved Pass
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247. 168. Request for approval of a renewal option with Professional Traffic Control, LLC for pavement markers, markings and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027 at a cost of $783,000 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240038), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.9%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. 26-1374 approved Pass
248. 169. Request for approval of a renewal option with Culinary Concessions, LLC dba LCS Culinary Services for jury meals for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $200,000 (220279), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-1421 approved Pass
249. 170. Request for approval of a renewal option with Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2026 - March 7, 2027, at a cost of $192,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210173), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1414 approved Pass
250. 171. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Taylor Lake Village to house, support, maintain, and confine city prisoners in Harris County jails for the period of March 14, 2026 - March 13, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1371 approved Pass
251. 172. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) renewal option with CDW Government LLC for Adobe services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of May 8, 2026 - May 7, 2027, at a cost of $75,797, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1263 approved Pass
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253. 173. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with CDW Government, LLC for Palo Alto subscription license renewal for Universal Services for the period of March 3, 2026 - March 2, 2027, at a cost of $1,161,553, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1328 approved Pass
254. 174. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Solutions Simplified for subscription and support services for new Relic Software as a Services (SaaS) products for the Toll Road Authority for the period of March 30, 2026 - March 29, 2027, at a cost of $382,460, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1395 approved Pass
255. 175. 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 January 28, 2026 - February 11, 2026. 26-1281 approved Pass
256. 176. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Sprint Sand and Clay, LLC in the amount of $4,435,747 for rough grading of the Bear Creek Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, and that the court grant a waiver of technicality for the vendor which owed county taxes when bids were received and is now current on taxes (250401), MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.68%. 26-1278 approved Pass
257. 177. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Veteran Enhanced, Inc. d/b/a Veteran Enhanced Technology Solutions in the amount of $1,136,769 for ServiceNow IT Management Software for the Toll Road Authority for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt-Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1286 approved Pass
258. 178. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Galls, LLC in the amount of $668,750 for rifle resistant body armor and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250386), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-1340 approved Pass
259. 179. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,178,000 for drainage and road improvements at the intersection of South Sheldon Road and Market Street for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250363), MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.95%. 26-1381 approved Pass
260. 180. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for automated fingerprint identification mobile scanners for Harris County for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240304), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-1419 approved Pass
261. 181. Request for approval of an award on the basis of highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with TRS Health Inc. for professional medical concessionaire services for the Access2Health SmartPods for Precinct 2, for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240364). 26-1407 approved Pass
262. 182. Request for approval of a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract award on the basis of only quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with PMAM Corporation in the amount of $14,000 for full compensation for services rendered from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026 for Software as a Service (SaaS) Human Capital Management Platform for the Constable of Precinct 3 through April 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options. 26-1372 approved Pass
263. 183. Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo in the amount of $10,000 to provide settlement and full compensation for the event held September 19, 2025 - September 27, 2025 for Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo sponsorship sponsored by Precinct 2. 26-1409 approved Pass
264. 184. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Alere San Diego, Inc. DBA Immunalysis Corporation in the amount of $150,000 for proprietary products of separation and purification technologies & equipment maintenance for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-1289 approved Pass
265. 185. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Novasys Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $357,875 for development, enhancement, maintenance and support for the Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Funded Centralized Patient Care Data Management System for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement. 26-1339 approved Pass
266. 186. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll Road Authority, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240211). 26-1376 approved Pass
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268. 187. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section II) for the Toll Road Authority, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240212). 26-1377 approved Pass
269. 188. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Letourneau Interests, Inc. in the amount of $1,469,456 for office furniture for 1010 Lamar St Building at the County Attorney's Office, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1393 approved Pass
270. 189. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications from GenServe, LLC in the amount of $1,589,237 for generator addition for the County Clerk's Office, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1418 approved Pass
271. 190. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of only quote to Mustang Machinery Company LLC dba Mustang CAT in the amount of $2,022,507 for Caterpillar Moving Equipment for Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt-Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1412 approved Pass
272. 230 County Judge
273. 231 Commissioner, Precinct 1
274. 191. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County law enforcement agencies’ patrol practices related to immigration and cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 26-1471 approved Pass
275. 192. Request for approval of a resolution approving the creation of the Harris County Redevelopment Authority Number Two; approving the certificate of formation and the bylaws thereof; confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson; and containing findings and other provisions relating to the subject. 26-1459 approved Pass
276. 193. Request for approval of an agreement with Fit Houston to implement #WALK30 community walking groups in Precinct One facilities, neighborhoods, parks, and recreational spaces. 26-1460 approved Pass
277. 194. Request for approval of an agreement with New Economy for Working Houston to host a climate jobs and resource fair at YET Community Center on March 7, 2026. 26-1461 approved Pass
278. 195. Request for approval of ratification of Precinct One’s use of the City of Houston’s Third Ward Multi-Service Center Room 129 at Riverside Health Center Hub MSC Auditorium for a town hall meeting on February 17, 2026. 26-1462 approved Pass
279. 196. Request for approval of one (1) AP/Procurement Specialist position effective March 7, 2026 in the Finance/Budget Division. 26-1317 approved Pass
280. 197. Request for approval of one (1) Director of Procurement Practices position effective March 7, 2026, in the Finance/Budget Division. 26-1320 approved Pass
281. 198. Request for approval of two (2) positions and the title of Press Secretary effective March 7, 2026 in the Communications Division. 26-1402 approved Pass
282. 240 Commissioner, Precinct 2
283. 240 page break
284. 199. Request for approval of ticket, food and drink sales for the Leading the Change event on March 7, 2026, at the Kaila Sullivan Chapel. 26-1449 approved Pass
285. 200. Request for approval of charity fundraiser for the Pasadena Philharmonic Bingo Musical Madness event on March 21, 2026, at the East Harris County Activity Center. 26-1450 approved Pass
286. 201. Request for approval of admission ticket, merchandise, food and drink sales for the 70th annual Sylvan Beach Festival on April 25, 2026, at Sylvan Beach Park. 26-1451 approved Pass
287. 202. Request for approval of a fundraiser, food and drink sales for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida on October 24, 2026, at James Driver Park. 26-1452 approved Pass
288. 203. Request for approval of an order establishing procedures for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels and authorizing execution by designated personnel of up to fifteen (15) Vessel Removal Cooperation Contracts with the GLO each year, provided that such contracts must be in substantially the form attached and transmitted to Commissioners Court after execution. 26-1457 approved Pass
289. 246 Commissioner, Precinct 3
290. 204. Request that the County Judge execute a Proposed Site Collaboration Letter in support of a grant from the Harris County Department of Education CASE for Kids for the Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston’s Summer 2026 arts-integration programming at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center. 26-1454 approved Pass
291. 205. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Texas Legacy Properties for cleanup along the roadsides of Cypress-Rosehill beginning at Cypress Needle Drive and ending at US 290 for approximately one mile for a term that begins January 26, 2026 and ends January 25, 2028. 26-1458 approved Pass
292. 206. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 10 to design and construct sidewalks along Huffmeister Road and all related appurtenances. 26-1453 approved Pass
293. 207. Request for approval to accept from the Honorable Judge Ted Poe the donation of memorabilia to be displayed at the Judge Ted Poe Community Center. 26-1455 approved Pass
294. 208. Request for approval to accept from the Royal Oaks Garden Club the donation of a 15-gallon live oak tree with an estimated value of $103.87 to be planted at Nob Hill Park. 26-1456 approved Pass
295. 252 Commissioner, Precinct 4
296. 209. Request for discussion and possible action to increase the biennial allocation of non-voted commercial paper to the commissioner precincts from $15M to $20M, effective with the current FY26 period. 26-1428 approved Pass
297. 210. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Fun Fair Positive Soccer in connection with George Bush Park. 26-1431 approved Pass
298. 211. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Houston Wildcatters Youth Sports in connection with Bayland Park. 26-1432 approved Pass
299. 212. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 4 FY26 Fleet and Equipment Acquisition and Replacement project for an amount of $1,015,000, and request for commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,015,000. 26-1426 approved Pass
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301. 213. Request for approval to pay GUJARATI SAMAJ OF HOUSTON INC, DBA GSH Event Center, via check in the amount of $6,850.00 for venue rental for the Fourth Annual Precinct 4 Iftar event to be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. 26-1427 approved Pass
302. 214. Request for approval of the Adopt a County Road agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., for cleanup along the roadside of Kermier Road beginning at US 290 and ending at FM 2920 for approximately one mile and for a term ending January 31, 2028. 26-1429 approved Pass
303. 215. Request for approval of the Adopt a County Road agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., for cleanup along the roadside of Kickapoo Road beginning at US 290 and ending at FM 2920 for approximately one mile and for a term ending January 31, 2028. 26-1430 approved Pass
304. 216. Request for approval of the usage of Precinct 4 charter buses for the purpose of transporting high school and college students and chaperones on the WREDI (Workforce, Recruitment, Education, and Development Initiative) Summer Externship Tours on June 12 and June 26, 2026. 26-1433 approved Pass
305. 217. Request for approval to accept from Richard Ramon the donation of a folding walker and two adjustable canes, valued at $85.00, for the Bayland Community Center. 26-1434 approved Pass
306. 218. Request for approval of the updated concession stand prices for the Katy Pony Baseball league, operating at Four Seasons Park. 26-1435 approved Pass
307. 219. Request for approval for the Karenni-American Organization to hold the Karenni Heritage fundraiser at Burnett Bayland Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. 26-1439 approved Pass
308. 220. Request for approval to host the Free Softball Gear Saturday donation drive on March 21, 2026, at Bayland Community Center, and to utilize county space to hold the donated items during the event. 26-1438 approved Pass
309. 221. Request for approval for The Village School National Honor Society to hold the Running for Hope 5K Fun Run fundraiser, benefiting Joseph’s Warriors, in Terry Hershey Park on Sunday, April 19, 2026, including a registration fee. 26-1442 approved Pass
310. 222. Request for approval for Lyme Warrior, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to hold the Run Like a Warrior 5K Fun Run fundraiser in Spring Creek Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026, including a registration fee and third-party vendors. 26-1441 approved Pass
311. 223. Request for approval for OCA-Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to hold the AAPI Fest at Alief Amity Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026, including third-party vendors. 26-1440 approved Pass
312. 224. Request for approval for Katy Pride LGBTQ, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold the Chase the Rainbow 5K Fun Run fundraiser in John Paul Landing Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, including third-party vendors. 26-1437 approved Pass
313. 225. Request for approval for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold a Fun Walk fundraiser in Terry Hershey Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026. 26-1436 approved Pass
314. 269 page break
315. 226. Request for approval of one position effective March 7, 2026. 26-1319 approved Pass
316. 271 Transmittals
317. 227. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a report describing the status of Procure to Pay initiatives. 26-1410 accepted
318. 228. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions. 26-1189 accepted
319. 229. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of an update on the Compensation and Pay Equity Project. 26-1343 accepted
320. 274 page break
321. 230. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with MC2 Civil, LLC, in connection with Telge Rd Segment 6 - from 300-ft North of Grant Rd to 690-ft North of SH99 - 2014 Phase II, Job No. 23/0190, UPIN 15104MF0DN05, Precinct 3. 26-1229 accepted
322. 231. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with The Brandt Companies, LLC, in connection with Facilities - East Harris County Activities Center - HVAC - Precinct 2, Job No. 23/0480-01, UPIN 23102MF2TD01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 7%, MWBE Current Participation: 29.06%. 26-1230 accepted
323. 232. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with MC2 Civil, LLC, in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Clinton Drive Mill and Overlay - 2024, Job No. 24/0378, UPIN 24102MF3B201, Precinct 2. 26-1231 accepted
324. 233. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with DCE Construction Inc., in connection with Maintenance - BS2N Beamer Road - 2024, Job No. 25/0049, UPIN 24102MF3B301, Precinct 2. 26-1233 accepted
325. 234. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Forde Construction Co., in connection with Bridge Repair - Stuebner Airline Road Bridge K100 - 2024, Job No. 24/0303, UPIN 24103MF3A801, Precinct 3. 26-1234 accepted
326. 235. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a grant application submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $29,700,000, with a required match of $1,650,000 provided by Precinct 1 and an additional match of $1,650,000 provided by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the 2025 Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, for Rankin Road rail crossing. 26-1271
327. 236. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a grant application submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $63,000,000, with a required match of $3,500,000 provided by Precinct 3 and additional match of $3,500,000 provided by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the 2025 Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program for Kuykendahl Road rail crossing. 26-1272
328. 237. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a grant application submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $73,800,000, with a required match of $4,100,000 provided by Precinct 2 and an additional match of $4,100,000 provided by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for the 2025 Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, for South Lockwood Drive rail crossing. 26-1273
329. 238. 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. 26-1204 accepted
330. 283 page break
331. 239. Transmittal by the Flood Control District on project status updates for the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs. 26-1219 accepted
332. 240. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of an update to the Harris County Flood Resilience Plan, focusing on a summary of countywide public engagement conducted between August and October 2025, as part of plan development. 26-1220 accepted
333. 241. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a project scheduled for advertisement seeking qualifications to establish a pre-qualified firm registry for providing Architectural and Engineering Services related to Building Facilities in support of the Flood Control District (Job No. 26/0038). 26-1221 accepted
334. 242. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a project scheduled for advertisement for professional services to provide on-call Engineering Services for Maintenance Purposes in support of the Flood Control District (Job No. 26/0031). 26-1222 accepted
335. 243. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a project scheduled for advertisement seeking qualifications to establish a pre-qualified firm registry for providing on-call construction materials engineering and testing services for various Flood Control District projects (Job No. 26/0032). 26-1223 accepted
336. 244. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of the Harris County Essential Workers Board’s 2025 Annual Report. 26-1228 accepted
337. 245. Transmittal by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity of the Harris County Opportunity Fund Year 1 Report. 26-1341 accepted
338. 290 page break
339. 246. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Technology Purchase Quarterly Audit Report. 26-1465 accepted
340. 247. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on COVID-19 describing the history of the pandemic including the demographic and disease trends in Harris County. 26-1392 accepted
341. 248. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 3 of the 2025 Racial Profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 26-1150 accepted
342. 249. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 4 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 26-1178 accepted
343. 250. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 5 of the 2025 racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 26-1176 accepted
344. 251. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 6 of the 2025 Racial Profiling Report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 26-1166 accepted
345. 252. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 7 of the racial profiling report for traffic citations submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. 26-1370 accepted
346. 253. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the January 22, 2026 business court meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 26-1167 accepted
347. 254. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the January 29, 2026 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 26-1342 accepted
348. 255. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the Order Appointing, Oath of Office, and Statement of Officer for Elaine Hubbard-Palmer, Associate Judge, Harris County Civil Courts at Law. 26-1168 accepted
349. 256. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the Oath of Office and Statement of Officer for Sonia Lopez, Judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law Number 1. 26-1169 accepted
350. 257. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of December 2025. 26-1357 accepted
351. 258. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s December 2025 Report. 26-1399 accepted
352. 259. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing and related items for the Flood Control District (250389). 26-1254 accepted
353. 260. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for medical supplies and related items for Harris County (250272). 26-1257 accepted
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355. 261. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for less lethal launchers, munitions and accessories for the Sheriff's Office (250349). 26-1261 accepted
356. 262. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for maintenance and new construction of on-site sewage facilities at various locations for Harris County (260033). 26-1282 accepted
357. 263. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for laboratory testing of water and related items for Precinct 3 (250361). 26-1283 accepted
358. 264. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for maintenance and associated services for fiber optic cable communications systems and related items for the Toll Road Authority (250250). 26-1284 accepted
359. 265. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for channel rehabilitation at Kuykendahl and Cypress Hill Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (CDBG-MIT/GLO) (260051). 26-1322 accepted
360. 266. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for site improvements for the Michael Talbot Service Center for the Flood Control District (260045). 26-1323 accepted
361. 267. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of hike and bike trails along South Belt Basin Trail (2023) for Precinct 2 (260049). 26-1325 accepted
362. 268. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction and reconstruction of sidewalks along South Mason Road for Precinct 4 (260046). 26-1327 accepted
363. 269. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sidewalks, trails, and related items for Precinct 2 (260035). 26-1333 accepted
364. 270. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sitework and foundation work related to the fire training tower (burn building) for the Fire Marshal’s Office (260041). 26-1334 accepted
365. 271. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 (250356). 26-1336 accepted
366. 272. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Senger Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 and Channel Rehabilitation at IH-45 for the Flood Control District (260047). 26-1337 accepted
367. 273. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for aerial spraying for mosquito control for Harris County (250297). 26-1338 accepted
368. 274. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for improvements to Boyce Dorian Park for Precinct 1 (260056). 26-1397 accepted
369. 275. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of termination of an agreement with Zenith Health Network LLC dba Unif Health (Primary) for drug and alcohol testing for Harris County effective January 5, 2026 (220411), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. 26-1321 accepted
370. 276. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $247,766.03 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026. 26-1240 accepted
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372. 277. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened February 16 & 23, 2026. 26-1264 accepted
373. 278. Transmittal by Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health of a quarterly update on the 2023 Voted Bond Program and Strategic Facilities Capital Plan, reflecting updates and activity as of Q1 of fiscal year 2026. 26-1423 accepted
374. 324 Executive Session
375. 325 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.
376. 279. Request by Housing and Community Development for an Executive Session to authorize HCD to negotiate terms for a purchase agreement using CDBG-DR Program Income in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 to acquire, on behalf of the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, a tract of land within Harris County to be used for a multi-family housing development. 26-1297 approved Pass
377. 280. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071, Government Code, regarding changes to the Attorney General’s approval process for public securities. 26-1352 no action
378. 328 Emergency/Supplemental items
379. 329 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.
380. 281. Request by the Office of County Administration for discussion regarding the plan to further reduce outsourcing. 26-1518 no action
381. 282. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Sasha Legette, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Buffalo Bayou Partnership East Standards Committee for a term ending February 26, 2029. 26-1484 approved Pass
382. 283. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Gerald Womack, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term beginning March 27, 2026, and ending March 26, 2028. 26-1485 approved Pass
383. 284. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for possible action regarding the countywide policy for the new law enforcement salary scale policy. 26-1474 no action
384. 285. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action on the Harris County strategic hiring savings projections and accrued vacancy savings. 26-1517 approved Pass
385. 286. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to pay the IRS an arbitrage rebate payment of $1,048,950.57 on the Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021. 26-1477 approved Pass
386. 287. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of an order approving proceedings to authorize Harris County Hospital District, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2026; including the preparation of all financing and offering documents and the publication of notice; approving the engagement of professionals in connection with the foregoing; and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto. 26-1479 approved Pass
387. 288. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to pay commercial paper interest in the amount of $494,665.91. 26-1481 approved Pass
388. 289. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of January 29 - February 17, 2026. 26-1510 accepted
389. 290. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to advance Phase II of the Riverside Health and Safety Complex using a Design-Build delivery method, under which a single design-builder will be contracted to provide both design and construction services. 26-1531 approved Pass
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391. 291. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to award a contract to Hayden Paving, Inc. in the amount of $3,315,496.79 for Construction Services of Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package -3- 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MX01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 31.24%. 26-1534 approved Pass
392. 292. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to award a contract to MC2 Civil, LLC in the amount of $2,494,405.10 for Construction Services of Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package -2- 2025, UPIN 25103MF3MW01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30.33%. 26-1535 approved Pass
393. 293. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to award a contract to MC2 Civil, LLC, in the amount of $2,218,706.95 for Construction Services of Roadway Maintenance - Asphalt Package -4- 2025, Reidland Rd, UPIN 25103MF3MZ01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27.7%. 26-1536 approved Pass
394. 294. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to delegate authority to the Harris County Purchasing Agent to take necessary action to award construction contracts in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter D, for up to 29 identified Flood Control District projects funded through the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs. 26-1528 approved Pass
395. 295. Request by the Flood Control District for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation to establish a Registry and authorize negotiations with multiple vendors for professional services to provide on-call Construction Engineering & Inspection Services for various Flood Control District projects (Job No. 250326). 26-1529 approved Pass
396. 296. Request by the Toll Road Authority for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 50 to provide reimbursement for emergency services they provide on the HCTRA tollway system (Precincts 2 & 3). 26-1497 approved Pass
397. 297. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $5,000,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Women’s Preventive Mobile Health Units Expansion Grant. 26-1522 no action
398. 298. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds in the amount of $5,750,000, with a required match of $500,000, for the Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program. 26-1523 approved Pass
399. 299. Request by Public Health Services that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in an amount not to exceed $602,652.75 to support activities focused on reducing overdose deaths for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Local Grant project. 26-1524 approved Pass
400. 300. Request by Public Health Services for approval of an agreement with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) to host Applied Epidemiology Fellows to participate in educational and professional experience opportunities. 26-1526 approved Pass
401. 301. Request by Public Health Services for approval of renewal of an agreement with Texas Children’s Pediatrics to collaborate by utilizing Community Health Workers in pediatric clinics for the term March 19, 2026 through March 18, 2027. 26-1527 approved Pass
402. 302. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000 with no required match, for the FY27 Community Youth Development Program. 26-1521 approved Pass
403. 303. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department to provide law enforcement services with a K9 and a sergeant position effective March 7, 2026. 26-1475 approved Pass
404. 304. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths of office. 26-1478 approved Pass
405. 305. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of payment for invoice #80013 in the amount of $2,000.00 to the instructor (The Ivins Group SID#21449) for the approved travel and training event - Rest, Reset and Resilience: Self- Care Workshop for First Responders Volunteers held on December 10, 2025. 26-1487 approved Pass
406. 306. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of payment for final invoice in the amount of $7,855.64 to the instructor (Naomi Paget) for the approved travel and training event - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) held on February 3-5, 2026. 26-1488 approved Pass
407. 307. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of payment of required materials to the instructor (Naomi Paget) for the approved travel and training event - Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) held on March 31-April 2, 2026 payment for registration ($400), Certificates ($1,000), books ($240), and shipping ($60) with the total amount being prepaid $1,700.00. 26-1489 approved Pass
408. 308. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of 1) the Medical Escort Pilot program, pursuant to prior approval of the interlocal agreement with Harris Health on correctional health, and 2) twenty-three (23) positions effective March 7, 2026. 26-1494 approved Pass
409. 309. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval of 3 positions effective March 7, 2026. 26-1473 approved Pass
410. 310. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of notice of appointments to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Civil Service Commission. 26-1486 accepted
411. 311. Request by the County Clerk for Commissioners Court to adopt the filing fees and collection procedures for civil mental health proceedings in accordance with statutory authority and established local practices. 26-1476 approved Pass
412. 312. Request by the County Clerk to notify the Court of Governor-Ordered Special Election to be held in Texas Senate District 4 for the purpose of electing a State Senator for Senate District 4 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Brandon Creighton, and to sign the Order of Special Election. 26-1509 approved Pass
413. 313. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Payment under the Settlement Agreement and Inmate Medical Services Agreement with HSA St. Joseph LLC (d/b/a St. Joseph Medical Center); CAO File No. 26GEN0615. 26-1507 approved Pass
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415. 314. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Payment under the Settlement Agreement and Inmate Medical Services Agreement with Memorial Hermann Hospital System; CAO File No. 26GEN0585. 26-1508 approved Pass
416. 315. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to § 551.071, Government Code, for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Rowena Ward, Individually, and on behalf of the Estate of Rory Ward, Jr., et al. v. Harris County, Texas, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-1708, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. 26-1483 approved Pass
417. 316. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/Office for Victims of Crime for grant funds in the amount of $950,000, with a required match of $316,667 for the FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant. 26-1480 no action
418. 317. Request by County Courts for approval of the creation and funding for six (6) staff attorney positions to support identification of GOB eligible and carve-out misdemeanor defendants and otherwise ensure County compliance with Local Rule 9 and the ODonnell Consent Decree. 26-1501 approved Pass
419. 318. Request by the Auditor for approval of a claim made payable in the amount of $1,048,950.57 to the United States Treasury, for an arbitrage rebate payment on the Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021. 26-1482 approved Pass
420. 319. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC in the additional amount of $2,000,000 for additional services for turn-key maintenance, repair and replacement services, and related items for jail facilities for the Sheriff’s Office through the extended period of September 30, 2026 (190378), MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.23%, MWBE Current Participation: 5.13%. 26-1491 approved Pass
421. 320. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in the amount of $420,000 for RideMETRO Fare System RideSponsor for the purchase of METRO Fare Media for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with one (1) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1493 approved Pass
422. 321. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Workforce Commission in the amount of $2,000 for data exchange services for the Domestic Relations Office for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1495 approved Pass
423. 322. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with R.G. Miller Engineers, Inc. for professional architectural and engineering services to study and design the construction of residential developments for Harris County for the extended period of March 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (190217), MWBE Contracted Goal: 5.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 18.53%. 26-1498 approved Pass
424. 323. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Edminster, Hinshaw, Russ & Associates, Inc. d/b/a EHRA Engineering for professional architectural and engineering services to study and design the construction of residential developments for Harris County for the extended period of March 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (190217), MWBE Contracted Goal: 4.29%, MWBE Current Participation: 16.94%. 26-1504 approved Pass
425. 324. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the additional amount of $3,541,684 to update the maintenance fees and add a scope of work for additional software services for court case management system for the County Clerk's Office for the period of December 16, 2025 - December 15, 2030 (130160), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1505 approved Pass
426. 325. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Fonroche Lighting America in the amount of $1,544,470 for furnishing and installation of solar-powered street lighting at Woodforest Road, Uvalde Road, and Normandy Street for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, with certain items not being awarded (250314), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.38%. 26-1490 approved Pass
427. 326. 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 Gartner, Inc. for information technology consulting services for enterprise resource planning (ERP) - Sub Project 2, transformation strategy and consulting services for Universal Services for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-B), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%. 26-1506 approved Pass
428. 327. 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 Playaway Products LLC; Midwest Tape LLC; The Reading Warehouse Inc.; Children’s Plus, Inc. dba Libraria; Brodart Co.; Cinco Books; and Sach Viet, LLC for library books, spoken word audio books (Compact Discs), videos (DVDs), materials and associated services for the Public Library for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250006), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped. 26-1520 approved Pass
429. 328. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements with E Contractors USA LLC in the amount of $2,438,571 for construction of Fire Marshal training facility for the Office of the County Engineer and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250304), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.10%. 26-1530 approved Pass
430. 329. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Facility Interiors, Inc. in the amount of $248,375 for furniture for the Tax Assessor-Collector, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-1492 approved Pass
431. 330. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Rentokil North America, Inc. DBA Target Specialty Products for mosquito control insecticide chemical (Permanone) and related items for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 at a cost of $73,464 (210448), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. 26-1500 approved Pass
432. 331. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Rarestep, Inc., dba Fleetio in the amount of $128,571 for Fleet Management Software for Precinct 2 for the period of February 26, 2026 - September 30, 2027 and to provide for full compensation for services provided from April 29, 2025 - September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source. 26-1515 approved Pass
433. 332. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept a portion of the GY 2026-27 Ryan White Part A grant in the amount of $276,762 to be used for the partial GY 2026-27 budget, salary schedule and extension of four staff positions to February 28, 2027 for the Ryan White Planning Council's Office of Support Program. 26-1472 approved Pass
434. 333. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to honor the life of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., an American civil rights activist, humanitarian, and an ordained Baptist minister. 26-1502 approved Pass
435. 334. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Riverside Hospital Restoration Project on February 28, 2026. 26-1503 approved Pass
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437. 335. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration (MARAD) for grant funds in the amount of $52,091,659, with a required match of $13,022,915 for the FY2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). 26-1496 approved Pass
438. 336. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the creation of an Unincorporated Public Nuisance & Life Safety Task Force. 26-1512 no action
439. 337. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on renaming the Hardy Toll Road the Judge Jon Lindsay Toll Road. 26-1513 approved Pass
440. 338. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution congratulating Tomaro Bell on being honored as a 2026 Global Humanitarian Award Winner. 26-1514 approved Pass
441. 339. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for an Executive Session pursuant to Government Code Section 551.074 for discussion and possible action regarding the duties of the County Treasurer. 26-1511 approved Pass
442. 389 Resolutions
443. 390 The Court plans to accept public comments from each speaker who signed up to comment on a Resolution at the time the Court takes up the Resolution. Resolutions and signing of resolutions will begin at 6:00 pm or upon completion of the regular order of business whichever is earlier.
444. 340. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution recognizing Josie Garcia on her retirement from Harris County after 34 years of dedicated service. 26-1382 approved Pass
445. 341. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution recognizing Carla Ann Hart on her retirement from Harris County after 27 years of dedicated service. 26-1383 approved Pass
446. 342. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating February 11, 2026 as International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Harris County, TX. 26-1384 no action
447. 343. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating February 27, 2026 as Go Texan Day in Harris County, TX. 26-1385 approved Pass
448. 344. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1, the County Judge, the Commissioner of Precinct 2, and the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution in honor of Melanie Lawson’s 43-year career at KTRK as a journalist and community leader. 26-1470 approved Pass
449. 345. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing The Voice Superintendent Advisory Council of Channelview Independent School District. 26-1447 approved Pass
450. 346. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Harris County Public Library’s Career Online High School 2025 graduates. 26-1448 approved Pass
451. 347. Request by the Commissioners of Precinct 4 and Precinct 1 for discussion of a resolution celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel. 26-1424 approved Pass
452. 348. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of Ramadan. 26-1425 approved Pass
453. 400 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 5:58 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 February 26, 2026. On this the 9th day of April, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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458. 460 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 13. PHS 7 Overdose Data to Action recipient 6/14-18/2026 Atlanta, GA $26,475 Grant meeting 14. PHS 3 Postpartum Support International 6/24-29/2026 Los Angeles, CA $13,355 Other Conference 15. PHS 3 Association for Addiction Professionals 8/29-31/2026 Kansas City, MO $12,270 Grant Conference 16. HCD 2 Society of Human Resource Management 6/15-19/2026 Orlando, FL $11,078 Grant Conference 17. VS 6 Natl. Association of County Veterans 5/30-6/6/2026 Reno, NV $21,740 General Service Officers Conf. 18. AGL 1 4-H Military Partnership Leadership 4/27-5/1/2026 Denver, CO $1,285 Other Academy Conference 19. SHERIFF 3 Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers 3/15-21/2026 St. Louis, MO $10,853 Other Association Conf. ($11,328 appvd. 2/12 for 3 attnds.-add attnds., exp., & funding source) 20. SHERIFF - FBI radiological stabilization training 3/15-28/2026 Albuquerque, NM - Other course ($15,062 appvd. 8/7/2025 for 1 attnd. -date change) 21. SHERIFF 4 National Missing and Unidentified 4/20-24/2026 Las Vegas, NV $8,594 Other Persons Conference 22. SHERIFF 20 Ship hull inspections and underwater 7/30-8/18/2026 Key West, FL $117,000 Grant threat assessments* 23. SO-DET 3 Outsource facility inspection* 3/5-6/2026 Natchitoches, LA $930 Other 24. PA 2 NASPO & PPA Conference 3/8-13/2026 Lake Buena Vista, FL $5,850 General ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 85 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $3,988 $338,989
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460. 466 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 10. TRA - Various blanket requests Multiple Various $35,000 TRA -Communications* ($15,000 appvd. 10/16/2025 for 15 attnds.-add exp.) 11. PHS 3 Food safety culture for regulators 3/10-11/2026 San Antonio, TX $6,530 Grant workshop* 12. PHS 27 Grant management training 3/10-11/2026 Humble, TX $12,475 Grant 13. PHS 14 Gold lactation online conference Multiple Houston, TX $2,940 Grant 14. PHS 4 Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 4/17-18/2026 Spring, TX $2,794 Grant Conference 15. PHS 2 Healthy Futures of Texas Symposium 4/26-30/2026 Austin, TX $3,550 Grant 16. PHS 1 Texas Dental Association meeting 5/6-9/2026 San Antonio, TX $2,297 Other 17. PHS 10 WIC NWA Education & Training Conference* 5/27-30/2026 Dallas, TX $23,505 Grant 18. PHS 5 Diseases in nature transmissible to 7/8-10/2026 College Station, TX $8,125 General humans meeting* 19. PHS 3 Perinatal Mental Health Conference 7/23-26/2026 Dallas, TX $6,445 Other 20. PHS 5 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit 7/24-25/2026 Houston, TX $3,740 Other 21. HCD 1 Texas Transit Association workshop* 2/27-28/2026 Lufkin, TX $373 Grant 22. HCD 250 HCD Employee Appreciation Week events 3/2-6/2026 Houston, TX $4,000 General 23. HCD 1 Soc. of Human Resources Mgmt. - Cert. Multiple Houston, TX $2,035 General prof. course & exam 24. HCD 1 Women Shaping Texas Cities Conference 4/15-16/2026 San Antonio, TX $792 General 25. HCD 2 Texas Transit Association Conference 4/28-5/2/2026 Lubbock, TX $4,784 Grant 26. HCD 1 New Horizon's IT training Multiple Houston, TX $2,018 General
461. 468 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 41. SHERIFF 2 Drug Impact Conference* 7/20-23/2026 Allen, TX $1,604 General 42. SHERIFF 1 Law Enf. Mgmt. Inst. of Tx. Leadership Multiple Huntsville, TX $3,700 Other Command College training* 43. IFS 1 PITTCON Expo & Conference 3/8-11/2026 San Antonio, TX $1,351 General 44. IFS 2 Texas Forensic Science Commission DNA 3/25-27/2026 Fort Worth, TX $2,256 General meeting 45. PD 2 Fraternal Order of Investigators 3/27-28/2026 Kerrville, TX $2,166 General Conference 46. MAC 14 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers 2/19-20/2026 Austin, TX - - Association training 47. PBCT1 1 Texas College of Probate Judges training Multiple Various $1,817 Other 48. PBCT1 1 State Bar Judicial Section Board meeting 3/25-27/2026 San Antonio, TX $1,419 Other 49. PBCT2 2 Texas College of Probate Judges training 3/11-13/2026 Austin, TX $2,882 Other 50. PA 15 Certified Texas contract developer & Multiple Austin, TX $20,000 General manager training* 51. CJO 2 Texas HIV syndicate meetings Multiple Various $3,400 Grant 52. PCT3 1 On-site sewer facility renewal license 2/27-3/1/2026 San Antonio, TX $681 General class* ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 731 In Texas average cost per attendee: $379 $277,355 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 816 Average cost per attendee: $755 $616,344 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2026 = 10/1/25-9/30/26
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479. 1075 Commissioner Garcia was not present for the vote taken on Item 311. At 9:25 A.M., Commissioner Garcia directed the County Clerk’s Office to record him voting Aye on Item 311. Therefore, the vote taken on Item 311 will reflect Commissioner Garcia voting Aye.
480. 1077 County Administration
481. 1084 Management and Budget
482. 3. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections and Budget Proposals. 26-1175 approved Pass
483. 3. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections and Budget Proposals. 26-1175 approved Pass
484. 3. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections and Budget Proposals. 26-1175 approved Pass
485. 3. Request for discussion and possible action on the Standard Operating Procedures for Current Level of Service projections and Budget Proposals. 26-1175 approved Pass
486. 1092 Human Resources and Talent
487. 1094 County Engineer
488. 9. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Harris County Courts Expansion project for an amount of $24,000,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $24,000,000. 26-1171 approved Pass
489. 1116 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 10:30 A.M. and returned at 10:31 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
490. 1120 Toll Road Authority
491. 71. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 17 to provide reimbursement for emergency services they provide on the HCTRA tollway system (Precinct 2). 26-1367 approved Pass
492. 1127 Economic Equity and Opportunity
493. 75. Request for approval of eight (8) positions effective March 7, 2026, and non-labor operational budget in the amount of $1,532,054.09 to support implementation of Harris County’s Worksite Safety Policy. 26-1363
494. 1129 Universal Services
495. 76. Request for possible discussion and action on the implementation of a telematics solution for Harris County Universal Services fleet assets. 26-1464 no action
496. 1132 Public Health Services
497. 1134 Housing and Community Development
498. 1141 County Attorney
499. 1150 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 11:46 A.M. and returned at 11:47 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
500. 1155 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 11:48 A.M.
501. 1160 Managed Assigned Counsel
502. 108. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to create one Assistant III (Program Support Assistant) position, as well as a supplemental budget for the position, effective March 7, 2026. 26-1387 approved Pass
503. 109. Request by the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel for approval to create one Attorney V (Immigration Attorney) position, as well as a supplemental budget for the position, effective March 7, 2026. 26-1388 approved Pass
504. 1172 Commissioner Garcia returned to the courtroom in-person at 11:52 A.M.
505. 1175 Managed Assigned Counsel
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507. 1186 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:02 P.M. and returned at 12:05 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
508. 1191 Purchasing
509. 136. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for delinquent toll account recovery and management services for the Toll Road Authority (260048). 26-1303 approved Pass
510. 1208 Commissioner, Precinct 1
511. 191. Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County law enforcement agencies’ patrol practices related to immigration and cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 26-1471
512. 1216 Commissioner, Precinct 2
513. 1224 Transmittals
514. 1232 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:56 P.M.
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516. 1237 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:02 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
517. 1242 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 2:06 P.M.
518. 1244 Transmittals
519. 278. Transmittal by Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health of a quarterly update on the 2023 Voted Bond Program and Strategic Facilities Capital Plan, reflecting updates and activity as of Q1 of fiscal year 2026. 26-1423 approved Pass
520. 1249 Resolutions
521. 1254 ARPA
522. 124. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to direct the ARPA Steering Committee, ARPA Focus Area Teams, and respective Harris County Departments to develop and submit Current Level of Service (CLS) requests for high-priority programs in the ARPA Portfolio in alignment with the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, totaling $13,945,480.00. 26-1469 approved Pass
523. 1258 Emergency/Supplemental items
524. 317. Request by County Courts for approval of the creation and funding for six (6) staff attorney positions to support identification of GOB eligible and carve-out misdemeanor defendants and otherwise ensure County compliance with Local Rule 9 and the ODonnell Consent Decree. 26-1501 approved Pass
525. 1263 Commissioner, Precinct 1
526. 1265 Transmittals
527. 1279 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 4:00 P.M. and returned at 4:02 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
528. 1282 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 4:06 P.M. and returned at 4:08 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
529. 1285 Transmittals
530. 1294 Emergency/Supplemental items
531. 1303 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 4:13 P.M. and returned at 4:15 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
532. 1306 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:16 P.M. and returned at 4:19 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
533. 1309 Emergency/Supplemental items
534. 1319 Resolutions
535. 345. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing The Voice Superintendent Advisory Council of Channelview Independent School District. 26-1447
536. 346. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Harris County Public Library’s Career Online High School 2025 graduates. 26-1448
537. 347. Request by the Commissioners of Precinct 4 and Precinct 1 for discussion of a resolution celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel. 26-1424
538. 348. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing the month of Ramadan. 26-1425
539. 1348 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 5:25 P.M. and returned at 5:27 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
540. 1351 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 5:35 P.M. for Items 283 and 339.
541. 1354 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 5:54 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
542. 1359 Emergency/Supplemental items
543. 1366 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
544. 1368 Executive Session