Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 535 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 February 6, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Pastor Willie Davis of The Palm Church in Houston introduced by the Commissioner of Precinct 3.
- 5 Pledges of Allegiance
- 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.
- 6 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a regular session at 9:03 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 7 Appearances before court
- 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 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 County Administration
- 10 Commissioner Garcia arrived in-person at 9:14 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 1. Request for discussion and possible action on strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action to update the Commissioners Court meetings calendar for 2026.
- 12 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 3. Request for approval of a Language Access Template for the Harris County Office of County Administration.
- 4. Request for approval of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas regarding the timing of Resolution items during Regular Meetings and the types of items permissible for request at Business Court Meetings.
- 14 Resolutions
- 5. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Jail Infrastructure Planning and Governance project, for an initial amount of $1,253,180 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,255,000.
- 294. Request by the County Judge and Commissioners of Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution commemorating the life of the Honorable Jon Lindsay.
- 6. Request for approval of a unified retainage and payment policy for all construction projects.
- 17 Management and Budget
- 17 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 9:38 A.M. and returned at 9:41 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 7. Request for discussion and approval of a countywide fee update policy that would ensure fees charged by the county are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
- 8. Request for approval of a reimbursement resolution relating to the intention of Harris County to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditures of funds from the proceeds of tax-exempt debt to be issued by Harris County, Texas, relating to improvements to County-owned facilities at NRG Park managed by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000.
- 19 Executive Session
- 9. Request for approval to increase the purchase order with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) by $2,392,597 for the Sports Corporation to complete lighting and intelligent controls upgrades in the NRG Center conference and meeting rooms, as well as LED parking lot lighting and controls upgrades.
- 10. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest in the amount of $48,181.72.
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- 11. Request for approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Security Infrastructure Installation and Upgrades project in the additional amount of $1,675,000 for a total CP funding of $27,295,000.
- 12. Request for approval to pay the March 2026 debt service payments for Harris County Road Bonds, Permanent Improvement Bonds, and Flood Control Bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,733,766 and to wire payments to the paying agent on or before the due date of March 15, 2026.
- 13. Request for approval to pay the April 2026 debt service payments for Harris County Road Bonds, Permanent Improvement Bonds, and Flood Control Bonds in an amount not to exceed $30,638,748 and to wire payments to the paying agent on or before the due date of April 1, 2026.
- 24 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 9:48 A.M. and returned at 9:51 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 14. Request that the court consider payments for 2026 annual membership dues for various organizations in the amount of $197,733.80.
- 15. 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 $136,281 and five workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $2,604; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $106,815; denial of 66 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute two releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $23,396 in connection with property damage claims.
- 16. Request for approval to change the process for submitting a notice of a tort claim against Harris County under Chapter 101 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
- 27 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:27 A.M. and returned at 10:29 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 17. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 29 Human Resources and Talent
- 18. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
- 30 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 10:27 A.M. and returned at 10:29 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 31 County Engineer
- 19. Request that the County Judge execute an encroachment agreement between Harris County, Texas, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas and The City of Houston, a Municipal Corporation situated in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties, Texas, for the ITB - Construction of the Downtown Tunnel Flood Mitigation Lift Station for Harris County Precinct 1 (FEMA) project, tract 1, and that the County Judge execute the City of Houston Agreement for Permit for Use and Occupancy of Public Street Right-of-Way with an Annual Fee of $297.90, UPIN 18035MF0X201, Precinct 1.
- 20. Request for approval to purchase a certain tract for a negotiated price for Harris County for the public project known as Cypress North Houston Rd - from Perry Rd to Jones Rd - 2014, tract P-112, for $13,000.00 which is $1,113.00 over the appraised value, UPIN 15104MF0CD01, Precinct 3.
- 33 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 10:30 A.M. and returned at 10:31 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 21. Request for approval of a change in contract with Allgood Construction Co., Inc., in connection with West Gulf Bank Road from I45 to Airline Drive, with an addition in the amount of $11,224.98, Job No. 22/0461-11, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25%, MWBE Current Participation: 37.13%.
- 22. Request for approval of a change in contract with Queen Constructors, LLC., in connection with final construction of Harris County Precinct Three for LMI Sidewalks and Trail Project (Phase 2), adding 48 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $17,997.82, Job No. 24/0161-1, UPIN 22103MF2E801, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29.72%, MWBE Current Participation: 54.39%.
- 23. Request for approval of a change in contract with Reliance Construction Services, LP, in connection with Water Distribution System - Parkwood Estates Ph 4 Olana Dr - 2022, adding 48 calendar days, with no change in the contract amount, Job No. 24/0101-3, UPIN 22289MF29P01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.13%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 36 Public Hearing for Item 228 was from 10:41 A.M. through 10:42 A.M.
- 24. Request for approval of a change in contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC, in connection with Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 2) - from west of Cypress Creek to 1,000' east of Birnam Wood Blvd - 2014, adding 10 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $1.00, Job No. 25/0216-1, UPIN 23103MF2TA01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 36.09%.
- 25. Request for approval of a change in contract with DCE Construction, Inc., in connection with final construction of Maintenance - BS2N Beamer Road - 2024, adding 15 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $100,345.86, Job No. 25/0049-1, UPIN 24102MF3B301, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.75%, MWBE Current Participation: 18.85%.
- 26. Request for approval of a change in contract with Hayden Paving, Inc., in connection with Asphalt Package 2024 - 2, adding 14 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $242,193.50, Job No. 24/0226-2, UPIN 24208MF36H01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 32.56%, MWBE Current Participation: 66.27%.
- 39 Public Hearings
- 27. Request for approval of a change in contract with Hayden Paving, Inc, in connection with Asphalt Package 2024 - 3, adding 150 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $924,116.00, Job No. 24/0383-1, UPIN 24208MF36J01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 33.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 28. Request for approval of a change in contract with Millis Development & Construction, LLC, in connection with Burnett Bayland Park - Phase 1A.1 Landscape - 2024, with no change in the amount, Job No. 25/0083-1, UPIN 25104MF3UE01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.53%.
- 29. Request for approval of a change in contract with Hassell Construction Group, LLC, in connection with Hidden Meadow Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with an addition in the amount of $211,868.88, Job No. 23/0127-2, UPIN 19101MF14N01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%, MWBE Current Participation: 302.89%.
- 30. Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with the construction of Lockwood Overpass Parking Lot & Improvements, adding 10 calendar days, with no change in the amount, Job No. 24/0407-2, UPIN 21102MF1SM01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 25.21%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.80%.
- 31. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker, LTD, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, adding 102 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $35,301.89, Job No. 24/0313-1, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.06%.
- 32. Request for approval of a change in contract with CE Barker, LTD, in connection with Sanitary Sewer System Construction - Westfield Estates - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $35,737.22, Job No. 24/0313-2, UPIN 23208MF2XZ01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.06%.
- 45 Toll Road Authority
- 33. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Improvement District #18 for Springwoods Village District Sec 5, Precinct 3.
- 34. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #490 for Bridgeland Pollinator Drive Street Dedication Sec 4, Precinct 4.
- 35. Request for approval of a submerged storm sewer system agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District #490 for Bridgeland Prairieland Village Section 45, Precinct 4.
- 36. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Homesite Residential, LLC, A Texas Limited Liability Company in the amount of $1,930.00 for Red Oak, Precinct 1.
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- 37. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Bridgeland Development, LP, A Maryland Limited Partnership in the amount of $1,930.00 for Bridgeland Parkland Village Sec 9, Precinct 3.
- 38. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Grand Prairie Development, LLC, A Domestic Limited Liability Company in the amount of $5,445.00 for Grand Prairie Sec 3, Precinct 4.
- 39. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for OCS-HS Lot Option Pool 02, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,060.00 for Winward Sec 10, Precinct 4.
- 52 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 40. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $4,905.00 for Elyson Sec 51, Precinct 4.
- 41. Request for approval of plat Billal Tech Warehouse At Shiloh Church. Consultant, CAS CONSULTANTS, LLC, Precinct 1.
- 42. Request for approval of plat Botkins Road Street Dedication Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,220.00. Consultant, META PLANNING + DESIGN LLC, Precinct 4.
- 43. Request for approval of plat Crosby Terrace Sec 1 with a financial surety in the amount of $9,335.00. Consultant, WINDROSE, Precinct 3.
- 44. Request for approval of plat Falcon Express At Old Humble. Consultant, MOMENTUM ENGINEERING + SURVEYING, Precinct 2.
- 45. Request for approval of plat Generation Park West Sec 9. Consultant, BASELINE CORPORATION, Precinct 1.
- 58 County Courts
- 46. Request for approval of plat Northgate Crossing Mud Reserves. Consultant, EHRA, Precinct 3.
- 47. Request for approval of plat Spring 2920. Consultant, CIVIL-SURV LAND SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 3.
- 48. Request for approval of plat Tesoro Ranchos. Consultant, TEXAS LAND MAPS, Precinct 4.
- 49. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, eighteen (18) road easement and one (1) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Holderrieth Rd Segment 3 - from Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd to Sir Alex Dr - 2017, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 18104MF0RA01, Precinct 3.
- 50. Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement and two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Tanner Rd - from W. Sam Houston Pkwy N frontage to 350' east of Gessner Rd - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2QC01, Precinct 3.
- 51. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $41,400.00 for Professional Services in connection with Cypress Station Area Phase 2 project, UPIN 24101MF3E401, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 64 Travel & Training
- 52. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Aguirre & Fields, L.P., in the amount of $250,000 for Professional On-Call Engineering services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 24035MF39Y01, Countywide, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 53. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with The Goodman Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 with renewal options for professional engineering staff augmentation and related services as may be needed in connection with various projects, UPIN 24104MF37101, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 5%.
- 54. Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with Hufsmith-Kohrville Rd 3, UPIN 15104M23NP03, Precinct 3.
- 55. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Kuo & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $1,692,171.00 for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services in connection with Roadway Improvements - Katy Fort Bend Rd. - I-10 to Kingsland Blvd. - 2025, UPIN 25104MF3U801, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal 19.64%.
- 68 4. FCD 6 Natl. Assn. of Flood & Stormwater Mgmt. 7/12-16/2026 Annapolis, MD $30,390 FCD Agencies meeting
- 56. Request for approval to execute an agreement with AIG Technical Services, LLC, in the amount of $1,411,367.00 for Professional Architecture and Engineering Services in connection with Hike and Bike Trail - Mason Creek Trail Extension - 2024, UPIN 25104MF3UU01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.82%.
- 57. Request for approval to execute an agreement with HVJ Associates, Inc., in the amount of $121,002.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Service for Water Line Rehabilitation - Deussen Park - 2024, UPIN 25101MF3PZ01, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 58. Request for approval to execute an agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $103,025.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Katy Service Center - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38E01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 71 Grants
- 59. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount of $148,862.00, for professional architecture and engineering services in connection with Connectivity Project - Bane Park - 2024 - UPIN 24101MF3G301, Precinct 1, MWBE Contracted Goal: 17.73%.
- 60. Request for approval to execute an agreement with DAE & Associates, LTD., dba Geotech Engineering and Testing in the amount of $96,919.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related Services for Peek Road - from 1600’ N of Grand Parkway to 580’ S of Clay - 2021, UPIN 21103N301030005, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 61. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Bridgeland Management District to evaluate feasibility of constructing a 3.2-mile trail on an existing CenterPoint Easement between Jack Road and John Paul Landing Park, UPIN 26104MF3YC01, Precinct 4.
- 62. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Deer Park to build Phase 2 of the Battleground hike-and-bike trail, adding 3,800 feet of new path and completing 1.3 miles of trail improvements, UPIN 24102MF31F02, Precinct 2.
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- 63. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation, in the amount of $25,000.00 in connection with the Fairmont Parkway - 4 - From Driftwood Drive to 14th Street - 2024 project, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 64. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled BINFORD CREEK SEC 4 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 4.
- 65. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled DVB DEVELOPMENT ESTATES ON CHANNING WAY to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 78 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 66. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled MARCELAS PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 67. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled ST CHARLES PLACE PARTIAL REPLAT NO 19 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 210. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Precinct 1 FY26-27 Facility Improvement project in the amount of $2,430,358, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,430,358.
- 68. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 4 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 69. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 5 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 4.
- 82 Transmittals
- 70. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 6 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 4.
- 71. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled WILDRYE SEC 7 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 4.
- 72. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled STOKESBURY SEC 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish March 19th, 2026 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 73. Request for approval to execute a Non-Standard Maintenance Agreement with Baybrook MUD No. 1 in connection with tree and landscape maintenance, including trimming, debris and leaf removal at North of Grissom Rd, South of El Dorado Blvd, west of Gulf Fwy and east of W Bay Area Blvd, Precinct 2.
- 250. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for channel conveyance improvements to Taylor Gully and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (CDBG-MIT/GLO) (260025).
- 74. Request for approval to delegate authority to the Harris County Purchasing Agent to award and amend planning, design, and construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder for 16 identified Office of the County Engineer projects, funded by the CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT programs.
- 88 Flood Control District
- 88 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 75. Request for discussion and possible action on the MAAPnext project.
- 76. Request for approval of an agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in the amount of $1,304,786 to provide preliminary engineering services in support of the Cypress Park Stormwater Detention Basin Extension on Cypress Creek for flood damage reduction as part of the Cypress Creek Program Implementation Plan (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID Z-04, Project ID K500-01-00-E005, Agreement No. 2024-56, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.60%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.60%).
- 288. 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) transformation strategy and consulting services for Universal Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-B), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
- 77. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Atkins Realis USA Inc., in the amount of $1,999,993, to provide additional staff augmentation services for the 2018 bond program scheduling and systems integration for project controls (Agreement No. 2019-144, Countywide).
- 78. Request for approval of amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Fivengineering, LLC dba 5engineering, in the amount of $150,000, to provide additional engineering consulting services to augment the Flood Control District’s staff for drainage report reviews (Project ID Z100-00-00-P031, Agreement No. 2023-52, Countywide, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%).
- 92 Resolutions
- 79. Request for approval to nominate Corbitt Kerr as an alternate to Tina Petersen for the Texas Water Development Board Region 6 San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group.
- 94 Toll Road Authority
- 294. Request by the County Judge and Commissioners of Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution commemorating the life of the Honorable Jon Lindsay.
- 80. 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).
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- 81. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Emergency Services District No. 28 to provide reimbursement for emergency services they provide on the HCTRA tollway system (Precinct 3).
- 82. Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code to utilize NTTA’s existing contract with Neology, Inc. for the procurement of 1,760,000 RFID transponders (EZ TAGs) in an amount not to exceed $1,411,256.00 to provide for inventory requirements through the end of the current fiscal year and the establishment of a six-month strategic reserve.
- 83. Request for approval to negotiate a professional services agreement with Entech Civil Engineers to provide Program Management Consultant services for the development of the Hempstead Corridor Project (Precincts 3 and 4; MWBE Contract Goal: 19.6%).
- 297. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution designating February 2026 as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 84. Request for approval to advertise for Construction bids for improvements to the Sam Houston Tollway East (Segment 6) Project as part of the Barrier Free HCTRA program (Precinct 2; MWBE Contract Goal: 23.91%).
- 100 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 85. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
- 101 County Administration
- 102 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 86. Request for approval of updated Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone Created in Harris County to be effective February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2028, under the Texas property Tax Code, Chapter 312.002 (c-1).
- 87. Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-Card), reimburse expenses, or use other County-approved payment types for expenses incurred for various meals, food, and beverage expenditures in an additional amount not to exceed $5,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for a total blanket approval of $20,000.
- 1. Request for discussion and possible action on strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments.
- 105 Universal Services
- 88. Request for approval of funds for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation Strategy and Consulting Services in the amount of $1,110,000.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action to update the Commissioners Court meetings calendar for 2026.
- 89. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (1 APX 6500) to Lakeview Police Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 90. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (6 APX 6500 and 1 APX 6000) to Harris County ESD #50 / Channelview Fire Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 91. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (1 APX 6500) to Harris County ESD #90 / Crosby Fire Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 109 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 92. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (5 APX 6500 and 2 APX 6000) to Harris County ESD #14 / Highlands Fire Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 93. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (10 APX 6000) to Harris County ESD #12 / Cloverleaf Fire Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 94. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (2 APX 6500 and 2 APX 6000) to Harris County ESD #5 / Crosby EMS to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 266. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100M.
- 95. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (1 APX 6500) to Goose Creek Consolidated ISD Police Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 96. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (1 APX 6000) to Galena Park ISD - Police Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
- 97. Request for approval to donate Motorola radio equipment (3 APX 6500 and 2 APX 6000) to Southeast Volunteer Fire Department to replace outdated, end-of-life radio equipment.
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- 98. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
- 117 Public Health Services
- 99. Request for approval of an Order to Abate a Public Nuisance at a location in Precinct 2.
- 100. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 230 to exchange wastewater surveillance data and all related appurtenances for the wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) program.
- 101. Request for approval of a Data Use Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) for the purpose of monitoring healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in hospitals and nursing home facilities.
- 102. Request for approval of a settlement agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Reimbursement Program to cover services performed from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
- 103. Request for approval of an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with The National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inc., to include Attachment A: 30802002 for the purpose of supporting staffing for the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) Substance Use Prevention Program.
- 104. Request for approval for the Veterinary Public Health Division to accept from various community donors monetary donations from the month of October for $695.42, November for $406.00, and December for $3,640.36, totaling $4,741.78.
- 124 Housing and Community Development
- 105. Request for approval of a Resolution of Support for The Grove at Deerbrook 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 106. Request for approval of a Resolution of Support for Hartwood at Barker Cypress 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 107. Request for approval of a Resolution of Support for Aldine Station 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
- 108. Request for approval of a Resolution of Support for Hartwood at Cypresswood 9% Affordable Housing Tax Credit Project.
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- 109. Request for approval to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the disposition of an 8.21-acre tract located at 8415 FM 1960 Bypass Rd. W, Humble, TX 77338 for $2,400,000.
- 110. Request for approval to amend an agreement with Harris County Housing Finance Corporation for the Housing and Community Development Department to continue providing management and accounting services to the Corporation, pursuant to Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 111. Request for approval of Entitlement amendments to the Harris County 2018 Annual Action Plan.
- 133 County Library
- 113. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement between Lone Star College System District and Harris County Public Library for Use and Maintenance of Library Facilities.
- 135 Constables
- 114. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the list of Regular Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officer.
- 115. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to retire a K9 from active service and transfer custody to the current handler with release of liability.
- 116. Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 that the County Judge execute an agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Investigation Number SW-TXS-1349 for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
- 139 Sheriff
- 117. Request for approval of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to provide fellows for the Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation for Re-Entry Project at no cost to the county.
- 118. Request for approval of an agreement with addendum with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for Harris County Sheriff’s Office to continue as an academy training provider.
- 119. Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alief Independent School District Police Department to formalize cooperation, clarify jurisdictional authority, and reinforce shared responsibility for public safety.
- 120. Request for approval of a data use agreement with Amosha Creswell (PhD student) and Capella University to allow the limited use and sharing of departmental data for academic research and analytical purposes focused on the HCSO Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT).
- 121. Request for approval of revisions made to the Harris County Tow Truck Ordinance at no cost to the county.
- 122. Request for approval to host the annual Leadership Development Institute (LDI) training in the total estimated amount of $47,169.30 on April 6-10, 2026.
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- 146 County Attorney
- 123. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an agreement between Harris County and Harris County Housing Finance Corporation for Legal Services to the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation.
- 124. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing twenty-nine (29) individuals that completed Bandit Sign Volunteer Certification Training, presented by the Harris County Attorney’s Office, to remove signs placed in violation of Section 393.002 and dispose of the signs in compliance with Section 393.003.
- 125. Request for approval of an order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.
- 151 County Courts
- 126. Request for approval of six attorney positions effective March 21, 2026, and additional funding in the amount of $766,415 to support identification of General Order Bond (GOB) eligible and carve-out misdemeanor defendants to comply with Local Rule 9 and ODonnell Consent Decree Requirements.
- 153 Travel & Training
- 127. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 155 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. HRT 8 Various meetings, conferences & Multiple Various $12,000 Other continuing education
- 128. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 157 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OMB 2 Bond Buyer Texas Public Finance 3/30-4/1/2026 Austin, TX $3,228 General Conference 2. HRT 10 Various meetings, conferences & Multiple Various $2,150 Other continuing education 3. OCE 1 Online PMP cert. exam, PMI membership, & 10/24/2025 Houston, TX $626 General Hou. Chapt. fees 4. OCE 2 Generative AI, machine learning, 2/17-18/2026 Austin, TX $1,639 General predictive analytics training 5. OCE 6 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/10-13/2026 The Woodlands, TX $5,530 General meeting 6. OCE 3 National Association of County Engineers 4/12-15/2026 Arlington, TX $6,703 General Conference 7. FCD 1 Federal wetland/waters regulatory policy TBD Houston, TX $1,050 FCD online training
- 158 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 8. FCD 22 Texas Floodplain Management Association 3/10-13/2026 The Woodlands, TX $11,000 FCD Meeting 9. PHS 3 TEEX forklift operator training course 4/1-2/2026 Houston, TX $2,700 Grant 10. PHS 16 TACCHO Public Health Conference* 4/7-11/2026 Austin, TX $20,800 General $7,395 Grant 11. HCD 4 Building Professional Institute program 2/9-11/2026 Houston, TX $2,160 General 12. HCD 6 HR Issues Gulf Coast Symposium 8/5-6/2026 Houston, TX $6,685 General 13. JUVPROB 1 STAAR alternate 2 standard setting 2/9-11/2026 Austin, TX $1,450 Other meeting* 14. JUVPROB 10 Texas Probation Association Conference* 3/1-4/2026 Sugar Land, TX $2,250 Grant 15. JUVPROB 1 Trust-based relational intervention 4/5-10/2026 White Settlement, TX $5,380 Other practitioner training* ($5,715 appvd. 12/11/2025 for 1 attnd.- add attnd., exp., & funding source, & location change) 16. JUVPROB 1 Association for Compensatory Educators 4/8-10/2026 Houston, TX $753 Grant of Texas Conference 17. HCRCA 12 Child abuse task force trainings Multiple Houston, TX $600 General 18. HCRCA 26 Mental Health Symposium & Comm. Impact 3/4-5/2026 Houston, TX $5,063 General Awards Banquet 19. HCRCA - Assessing and diagnosing autism virtual 3/19-20/2026 Houston, TX - General workshop ($675 appvd. 12/11/2025 for 1 attnd.- date change) 20. HCRCA 12 Texas Association for Play Therapy 4/23-26/2026 Corpus Christi, TX $5,823 General Conference $596 Grant 21. CAC 100 Healthy relationships online training 2/24/2026 Houston, TX $950 Other 22. CAC 2 CACTX Leadership Summit 3/24-26/2026 Various $1,781 Other
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- 161 Grants
- 129. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for Harris County to apply for and receive funds from certain grants on behalf of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 130. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities.
- 131. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Petfinder Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $2,000, with no required match, for the 2026 Foster Support Grant.
- 132. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant funds in the amount of $1,993,405, with no required match, for the Harris County Public Health: CDC Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, & Data Systems Grant, with an indirect cost exemption requested due to grant funds being for non-labor costs only.
- 133. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council grant funds in the amount of $250,000, with no required match, for the Community-Based Opioid Recovery Efforts (CORE) Program.
- 134. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for carryover funds in the amount of $55,550.92, with no required match, for the Strengthening Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels grant.
- 135. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for carryover funds in the amount of $421,593, with no required match, for the Healthy Start Initiative grant budget period ending March 31, 2026.
- 136. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to revise the performance statements for the Harris County Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program - Infrastructure and Planning Projects Funding Contract.
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- 137. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds in the amount of $21,968,453.43, with no required match, for the FY2025 Entitlement allocation for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Home Investment Partnerships (Home) Program and that the Executive Director of Housing and Community Development or her designee execute the Fiscal Year 2025 grant agreements from respective programs.
- 138. Request by the County Library for approval to submit an application to the George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation for grant funds in the amount of $20,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Summer Reading Program-Hamman Foundation.
- 139. Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $500,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Peace Officer Mental Health Grant Program.
- 140. Request by the District Attorney that the County Judge approve timesheet attestations per the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division audit request for the FY25 Victim Assistance Project Grant Program.
- 141. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division grant funds in the amount of $8,062,233.26, with no required match, for State Homeland Security Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity, Urban Area Security Initiative, and Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement-oriented Terrorism Prevention Activity programs as part of the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program.
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- 175 ARPA
- 142. Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend eight positions to December 31, 2026 in support of the American Rescue Plan Act Lead Hazard Control Program.
- 143. Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend seven positions to December 31, 2026 in support of the American Rescue Plan Act Lead Screening Program.
- 144. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of an amendment to the Chapter 381 Performance Agreement with Harris County Housing Finance Corporation (HCHFC) to align the original agreement with the reimbursement of payments to HCHFC, with no additional funds being appropriated.
- 145. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with East Harris County Empowerment Council in the decreased amount of $269,290 to reduce the term, reduce the amount of grant funds appropriated, update the budget contained in the Harris County ARPA Projects Budget Information (Exhibit B), update the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E), and update the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) for Early Learning Quality Network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - June 30, 2026 (230095), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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- 146. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 147. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026.
- 183 Tax Assessor-Collector
- 148. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 149. Request for approval, on behalf of Harris Central Appraisal District, to waive penalty, interest and collection fees assessed on a certain account for a total in the amount of $1,096.83 for tax year 2024.
- 150. Request for approval of reimbursement in the total amount of $1,530.00 for losses incurred for counterfeit bills during the period of January 13, 2025, through December 30, 2025.
- 187 Purchasing
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- 151. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Automated Logic Contracting Services Inc. in the amount of $750,000 for equipment, repair parts, service and warranty for Building Automation Systems manufactured by Automated Logic, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 152. Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with J.C. Madden, LLC in the amount of $150,000 for consulting advisory services for Precinct 4 for the period of May 22, 2026 - May 21, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
- 153. Request for approval of a professional services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Holmsten Family & Occupational Medicine in the amount of $115,000 for non-DOT physical, rapid drug screen (10-panel), chest x-ray for TB clearance for the Sheriff’s Office.
- 154. Request for approval of a ratification of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with P.S. Technologies, dba LegalServer in the amount of $38,648 for defender case management software and data storage through December 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 155. Request for approval of a renewal option with Seril, Inc. dba Houston Grotech for lawn care services for the Flood Control District for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $82,013, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230465), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.96%.
- 156. Request for approval of a renewal option with The Montrose Center in the amount of $1,025,000; and Houston Area Community Services, Inc. dba Avenue360 Health & Wellness, $500,000 for rental assistance and housing support for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 (250001), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 157. Request for approval of a renewal option with SiteOne Landscape Supply for irrigation parts and related items for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $170,000 (210446), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 158. Request for approval of a renewal option to an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for a nurse practitioner for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of June 6, 2026 - June 5, 2027, at a cost of $352,463, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 159. Request for approval of a renewal option with Blue Knight Security, LLC for peace officer services for the Supervised Visitation Program (SVP) for the Domestic Relations Office for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $74,119 (240025), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 160. Request for approval of a renewal option with Air Filters, Inc. for air filtration media and related items for Harris County for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $807,938 (220134), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 161. Request for approval of a renewal option with A. Morfin Trucking LLC for concrete channel lining repairs (South) for the Flood Control District for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $3,500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240426), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.24%, MWBE Current Participation: 92.74%.
- 162. Request for approval of a renewal option with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC for investment advisor services for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $60,000 (210324), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 163. Request for approval of a renewal option with ECON Development, Inc. for general earthen and concrete channel repairs (Countywide) for the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, at a cost of $7,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250014), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 164. Request for approval of a renewal option with Terra Point Realty, LLC for realtor services for the sale of ward property for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027, at no additional cost to the county (230355).
- 165. Request for approval of a renewal option with Smart Horizons Career Online Education for virtual high school diploma and workforce certificate program for the Public Library for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027, at a cost of $150,000 (240015), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 166. Request for approval of a renewal option with The Segal Company (Southeast), Inc. dba Segal for benefits consulting services for Harris County for the period of June 28, 2026 - June 27, 2027 at a cost of $630,000 (210443), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 33.3%.
- 167. Request for approval of a renewal option with V&M Contractors LLC dba Paperwork Consulting for construction management and labor compliance monitoring services for multi-family housing rental properties for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of February 21, 2026 - February 20, 2027 at a cost of $2,058,750 (220235), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 168. Request for approval of a renewal option with Cal Interpreting & Translations, Inc. at a cost of $75,240; MasterWord Services, Inc., $79,760; Visual Language Professionals, LLC, $82,405; and WorldWide Interpreters, Inc., $86,009 for document translation and interpretation services and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of February 22, 2026 - February 21, 2027 (210211), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 169. Request for approval of a renewal option with McGriff, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company for all risk property insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027, at a cost of $8,812,102 (240024), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.1%, MWBE Current Participation: 14.71%.
- 170. Request for approval of a renewal option with Vertosoft, LLC for Cartegraph Asset Management System integration for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027 at a cost of $155,064, in connection with a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 171. Request for approval of a renewal option with Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. for gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (JAG) for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 at a cost of $70,723 (220103), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 172. Request for approval of a renewal option with Inframark, LLC for inspection, preventative maintenance, repair and related items of storm water pump stations for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $366,928 (230476), MWBE Contracted Goal: 6.58%.
- 173. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with the City of Spring Valley Village to house, support, maintain, and confine or detain city prisoners in Harris County jails for the period of February 19, 2026 - February 20, 2027, with revenue in the amount of $102 per inmate per day, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 174. Request for approval of a Government Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 Cooperative Purchasing Program renewal option with Berlitz Languages, Inc. for language education/testing services for Harris County for the period of June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2027, at a cost of $214,305, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 175. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid meeting specifications to Precise Services, Inc. in the amount of $8,639,750 for repair of various roads and related items in the Clear Brook City Area for the BetterStreets2Neighborhoods Community Program for Precinct 2 for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250340), MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.66%.
- 176. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Colette Holt & Associates for disparity study, enhanced program recommendations and other related services for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250176), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 177. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to High Branch, Inc. dba TreeLife Farms; Raestone Holdings, Inc dba The J Team Tree Service; and SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC in the amount of $218,700 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for supply of various trees and related items for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250371), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 178. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with The Montrose Center for emergency financial assistance - other (non-pharmaceutical) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (Ryan White Part A EFA) for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 179. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Brice Construction & Design, LLC in the amount of $1,428,556 for water line rehabilitation at Deussen Park for Precinct 1, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250393), MWBE Contracted Goal: 20.74%.
- 180. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Environmental Allies, LLC in the amount of $2,648,134 for major repairs to Brays Bayou for the Flood Control District, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250370), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.58%.
- 181. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to ECM Construction LLC in the amount of $217,319 for construction of sidewalks along Portwall Street for Precinct 1 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250375), MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.50%.
- 182. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to multiple vendors in the amount of $20,000,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty chassis and cabs vehicle(s), related equipment and accessories for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250306), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 183. Request for approval of an award on the basis of only response received and that the County Judge execute an agreement with PetSet for mobile veterinary services for Public Health Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250026), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 184. Request for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with CDW Government LLC (TIPS 230105) in the amount of $188,096 for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure for the District Attorney's Office for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 185. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various roadway & mobility infrastructure projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260016).
- 186. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for residential services for the Juvenile Probation Department (250223).
- 187. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering design services and implementation of various parks, trails, and recreational projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260014).
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- 188. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide construction materials engineering and testing services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260013).
- 189. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the development and implementation of various drainage projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260015).
- 190. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional land surveying services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260018).
- 191. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for Depository Bank Services for the Toll Road Authority (250254).
- 192. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional environmental services for various projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260017).
- 193. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for supplemental professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design services for the various facility projects for the Office of the County Engineer (260022).
- 194. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for renewable energy for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240231).
- 195. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for printing services and related items for Harris County, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (240210).
- 196. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA Sterling for additional services and associated pricing for pre-and-post employment background screening for Human Resources and Talent for the period of February 27, 2026 - February 26, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (230036), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 197. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Art by Thomas LLC in the additional amount of $8,170 for additional services for a mural at Reginald Moore Community Park for Precinct 4, in connection with a Discretionary Exemption.
- 198. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Netsync Network Solutions in the additional amount of $2,288,797 for Enterprise VMware software products and services for the existing infrastructure for the Toll Road Authority for the extended term of February 23, 2026 - February 22, 2027 (190370), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 199. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. in the additional amount of $2,550,000 for additional professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide staff augmentation services for the development and implementation of roads, bridges, drainage, transportation, parks, and trails projects for the Office of the County Engineer for the period of August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026 (230436), MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%.
- 200. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a sole source exemption agreement and a renewal option with Baylor College of Medicine in the additional amount of $10,000 for additional technical assistance and training services to EHE funded subrecipient for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 201. Request for approval to correct the term from February 27, 2024 - February 26, 2025 (as approved) to February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026 (corrected) with Sterling Infosystems, Inc. DBA Sterling in the amount of $200,000 for pre-and-post employment background screening for Human Resources and Talent.
- 202. Request for approval to extend a contract with Waste Management of Texas, Inc. for landfill services to accept type IV, non-putrescible solid waste and recycling materials for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (220328), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 203. Request for approval to extend a contract and correct the vendor name from Two Sons Environmental Services (as approved) to PUR-MC, INC. dba Two Sons Environmental Services (corrected) for new construction and maintenance of on-site sewage facilities at various locations and related items for the period of April 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026, with no increase in pricing (210021), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 204. Request for approval of additional funds to Kraftsman, L.P. in the amount of $158,739 for additional foundation stabilization measures at the site, addressing conditions that previously compromised the original design and resulted in structural failure of the existing amenity for splash pad upgrades at Zube Park for Precinct 4, in connection with a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award approved by Commissioners Court on August 7, 2025, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 205. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Absolute Color Mailplex LLC (assignor) to T Enterprises, Inc. dba 1Vision (assignee) to provide and mail various communications and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 (240094), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 206. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with Absolute Color Mailplex LLC (assignor) to T Enterprises, Inc. dba 1Vision (assignee) to print and mail various benefits and wellness communications for Human Resources and Talent for the period of July 10, 2025 - July 9, 2026 (240271), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.0%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 207. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from ATMAX Equipment Co. in the amount of $318,709 for heavy-duty tractor-mounted boom mower and related items for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 208. 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 14, 2026 - January 28, 2026.
- 209. Request for approval to remove inventory items listed on Auditor’s Form 3351 for the County Judge and Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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- 247 County Judge
- 248 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 210. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Precinct 1 FY26-27 Facility Improvement project in the amount of $2,430,358, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,430,358.
- 211. Request for approval to update one (1) position in the Administrative Services division effective February 21, 2026.
- 212. Request for approval of three (3) positions effective February 21, 2026, for the Parks subdivision in the Development and Infrastructure Division.
- 252 Commissioner, Precinct 2
- 213. Request for approval of food trucks, merchandise, food and drink sales for the Free Day of Yoga on March 15, 2026, at the Clear Lake Landolt Pavilion.
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- 214. Request for approval of fundraiser and ticket sales for the Toy Train Show and Swap Meet on September 19, 2026, at the Bay Area Community Center.
- 255 Commissioner, Precinct 3
- 215. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Road agreement with Sons of EL Lodge #11 for cleanup along the roadsides of Cypresswood Drive beginning at Dry Gulley (K133-00-00) and ending at Stuebner Airline Road for approximately one mile for a term that begins March 1, 2026 and ends February 29, 2028.
- 216. Request that the County Judge execute a Proposed Site Collaboration Letter in support of Harris County Department of Education CASE for Kids County Connections Summer 2026 arts-integration programming hosted by Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden.
- 217. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 396 to design and construct sidewalks along Ochre Park Lane, Fading Rose Lane, and Serene Wave Boulevard and all related appurtenances.
- 218. Request for approval to lease parking spaces from Lanier Parking at the Congress Plaza garage in the amount of $6,480 for the period of March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
- 219. Request for approval to accept from Fred Barrett the donation of a framed State of Texas House of Representatives resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Barrett, Texas to be displayed at Barrett Station/Riley Chambers Community Center.
- 220. Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-Card) and/or reimburse personnel for expenses incurred in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to purchase food and beverages for county functions, events, meetings, and professional development training through September 30, 2026.
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- 221. Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston to conduct a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4.
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- 222. Request for approval for Autism Moms of Houston, a 501(c)(3) organization, to hold the Autism Awareness Festival and Resource Fair on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at George Bush Park, including on-site vendors and food trucks.
- 223. Request for approval for T&C Management Holdings, LLC, to hold the Trucks & Coffee - 6th Annual Charity Truck & Car Show fundraiser on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Bear Creek Park Rodeo Arena parking lot, including pre-registration fees and on-site vendors.
- 224. Request for approval to accept from Sue Schippers the donation of a Meade 90AZ-ADR telescope, valued at $100.00, for the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
- 225. Request for approval to accept from Veronica Rutenberg the donation of various jewelry-making supplies, valued at $150.00, for the Bayland Community Center.
- 226. Request for approval of the usage of Precinct 4 charter buses for the purpose of transporting students and chaperones to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and to Toros Stadium on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of the Healing Through Art and Soccer Initiative.
- 227. Request for approval of the Adopt a County Road agreement with The Nurse Complex, LLC, for cleanup along the roadside of West Road beginning at Katy Hockley Road and ending at Peek Road for approximately one mile, with a one-year term ending January 31, 2027.
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- 228. Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for a public hearing on February 12, 2026, to discuss potential re-adoption and updating of the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone Created in Harris County to be effective February 12, 2026 to February 11, 2028, under the Texas Property Tax Code, Chapter 312.002 (c-1).
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- 229. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of January 14-28, 2026.
- 230. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of an annual report detailing brokerage and bank fees, in accordance with the Commissioners Court direction.
- 231. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 232. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with McCrory - CTI Services in connection with Dula Lane and Related Infrastructure Drainage Improvements - 2022, Job No. 24/0144, UPIN 22208MF2H701, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 26%, MWBE Current Participation: 33.03%.
- 233. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with Brice Construction & Design, LLC in connection with Telge Road Segment 4 - from 1,650-ft North of Louetta Road to 1,780-ft North of Telge Ranch Road - 2014, Job No. 24/0075, UPIN 15104MF0DN02, Precinct 3.
- 234. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a substantial completion certificate with DVL Enterprises, LLC in connection with Mound Road Extension from Greenhouse Road along Spring Drive to Cypress Drive - Segment 2, Job No. 24/0265, UPIN 24103MF3C501, Precinct 3.
- 235. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of an update on Harris County’s Vision Zero efforts.
- 236. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of February 2026 Status Update for the 2018 Harris County Subdivision Drainage Improvement Program.
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- 237. 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.
- 238. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a certificate of substantial completion with Main Lane Industries, LTD, for P518-10-00-E001 (Phase 2) Halls Bayou Tributary P118-14-00 Drainage Improvements (Halls Bayou Watershed, Job No. 23/0412, Precinct 2).
- 239. Transmittal by the Flood Control District on project status updates for the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
- 240. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of amendment No. 3 to the agreement with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), to approve four projects for the CDBG-MIT Program (GLO Contract No. 24-064-000-E151, Project ID’s U501-06-00-E002 and U101-00-00-E002; P518-15-00-E001; P500-06-00-E008; C118-00-00-E001, Precincts 1, 2, and 4).
- 241. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Technology Purchase Quarterly Audit Report.
- 242. Transmittal by Universal Services regarding the completion and delivery Phase I - 311 Homeless Encampment and Complaint Tracking Directive.
- 243. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a proposed countywide strategy to address food insecurity, with recommendations for addressing both short-term and long-term needs.
- 244. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the January 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 245. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for histology slide stainer and related items for the Institute of Forensic Sciences (250368).
- 246. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for south zone sports field lighting services -inspection, maintenance, and related services for Precinct 2 (250318).
- 247. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for landscape architecture development for the ForUsTree Planting Plan (Phase 1) for Precinct 4 (260008).
- 248. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for LED luminaires, LED light assemblies and related items for the Toll Road Authority (250309).
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- 249. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for general drainage system repairs throughout Northern Harris County for the Flood Control District (260009).
- 250. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for channel conveyance improvements to Taylor Gully and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin for the Flood Control District (CDBG-MIT/GLO) (260025).
- 251. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin (Compartment 2) for the Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO) (250394).
- 252. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Greens Bayou mid-reach channel conveyance improvements (segment 1) at John F. Kennedy Boulevard for the Flood Control District (CDBG-DR/GLO) (250399).
- 253. 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 (250408).
- 254. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for channel erosion repairs at Little Cypress Creek Watershed for the Flood Control District (250412).
- 255. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for roadway improvements on Avenue G from Texas Avenue to Allen Genoa Road in South Houston (2024) for Precinct 2 (260026).
- 256. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for food products and related items for the Juvenile Probation Department (250416).
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- 257. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sidewalks and storm sewers along Barbara Mae Street (2023) for Precinct 2 (260034).
- 258. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened February 2 and 9, 2026.
- 304 Executive Session
- 305 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.
- 259. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action regarding security at 1001 Preston.
- 260. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Wendy Montoya Cloonan, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority for a term ending February 1, 2028.
- 261. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Ashley Hoskins, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County African American Cultural Heritage Commission, Position 9, for a term ending February 12, 2028.
- 262. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Ngoc Ho and appointment of Savanna Hadley to the Harris County Safe School Commission for terms ending February 12, 2027, as recommended by the commission.
- 263. Request by Human Resources and Talent for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074, for discussion and possible action regarding potential candidates for the County Administrator position.
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- 312 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.
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- 264. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of a director to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board of Directors, Position 7, for a term ending August 31, 2026.
- 265. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, for discussion and possible action relating to economic development negotiations related to commercial and financial information received from a business prospect related to the development of a commercial property.
- 266. Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100M.
- 267. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of an update on the Compensation and Pay Equity Project.
- 268. Request by Public Health Services for approval to purchase gift cards in the amount of $10,000 to provide incentives for participants in the Healthy in Harris County project pilot focus groups.
- 269. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025 for the 2025 ASCPA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant.
- 270. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 1 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.
- 271. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Numbers SAT-TXS-1322, SAT-TXS-1326, SAT-TXS-1170, SAT-TXE-0431, SAT-TXS-1294, SAT-TXS-1292 and SAT-TXS-1273 for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
- 272. Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the amendment to the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
- 273. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to reclassify a position effective February 21, 2026.
- 274. Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of changes to the lists of Reserve Deputies with Oaths of Office and Statements of Elected/Appointed Officer.
- 275. Request by the Fire Marshal’s Office that the County Judge execute an agreement with Flock Group, Inc., Harris County Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 468, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to allow the Sheriff’s Office to access real-time notifications and data from Flock cameras purchased by Harris County MUD 468.
- 276. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Harris County, Texas v. Hartman SPE, LLC, et al; Precinct 1; Cause No. 1194082; In the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3; CAO File No. 22EMD0189.
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- 277. Request by the County Attorney for approval to file a lawsuit against Environmental Protection Agency for failure to comply with the Federal Clean Air Act and designate Harris County as nonattainment for the 2024 Annual PM2.5 standard.
- 278. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. New Faith Church of Houston; Cause No. 1255456; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 3; CAO File No. 25EMD0038.
- 279. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Susan Candelari, Lisa Little, and Jessica Candelari v. Harris County; Cause No. 2023-41672; In the 215th Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 23TOR0026.
- 280. Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept $8,000 reimbursement for costs incurred in joint operations/task forces from Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) SAC Houston.
- 281. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for Human Resources and Universal Services transformation solution for Harris County (250143).
- 282. 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 Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for early childhood initiatives portfolio evaluation services for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250130), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 283. 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 Office Furniture Innovations, LLC in the amount of $837,347 for office furniture for new building at the Auditor’s Office, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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- 284. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County-Houston Sports Authority for employee participation in Harris County benefits plan (medical, dental, and vision), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 285. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Community Resources for Justice, Inc. in the amount of $1,003,180 for professional services to provide non-carceral feasibility study for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250107), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 286. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CGL Management Group, LLC in the amount of $1,083,767 for professional services to provide jail feasibility study for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - August 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250108), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
- 287. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Sirsi Corporation dba SirsiDynix for integrated library system for the Public Library through July 18, 2026 at a cost of $226,700 (210262), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 288. 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) transformation strategy and consulting services for Universal Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-B), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
- 289. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Elevator Repair Service, Inc. (Regions 1-4, HCTRA, FCD, and Precincts 1-2); and Integrity Elevator Solutions (Regions 5-8, Jail, and IFS) for maintenance, repair, and modernization services of vertical transportation equipment for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250044), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 290. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept amendments to agreements with the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to April 30, 2026 for the FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program.
- 291. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating February 2026 as Black History Month in Harris County, TX.
- 292. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of an agreement with the Fountain of Praise Church for the temporary display of artwork.
- 293. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Flood Control maintenance program.
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- 344 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.
- 294. Request by the County Judge and Commissioners of Precinct 1 and Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution commemorating the life of the Honorable Jon Lindsay.
- 295. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution recognizing Kenneth Griffin for his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service to Harris County.
- 296. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating February 14, 2026 as CERT Rodeo Day in Harris County, Texas.
- 297. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution designating February 2026 as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas.
- 298. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution recognizing the 117th anniversary of the NAACP on February 12, 2026.
- 299. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution in remembrance of Mr. Cory Gorka.
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mr. Carlos Lopez on his retirement from Harris County after 30 years of service.
- 301. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating February 21-28, 2026 as National Future Farmers of America Week.
- 302. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the National Pan-Hellenic Council for its efforts to foster cooperation, promote scholarship, and advance community service and cultural enrichment.
- 354 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 5:36 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 12, 2026. On this the 19th day of March, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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- 383 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 23. CAC 100 Understanding & navigating tech-enabled 4/14/2026 Houston, TX $950 Other trauma virt. training 24. C2 1 Dual purpose canine training* Multiple Winona, TX $9,700 General 25. C4 1 Collision reconstruction training* 7/6-17/2026 Humble, TX $1,355 Other 26. C7 4 Women in Public Safety Leadership 3/4-6/2026 Waco, TX $1,744 General Symposium* 27. C7 1 Communications Training Officer program 3/29-4/1/2026 Lewisville, TX $1,855 General 28. C7 8 Tx. Peace Officer's Memorial ceremony & 4/25-27/2026 Austin, TX $5,443 General candlelight vigil* 29. SHERIFF 3 Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enf. 2/2-6/2026 San Antonio, TX $2,550 General Development Conference* 30. SHERIFF 3 DWI SOBER Court Team Conference 3/16-19/2026 Galveston, TX $3,441 Other 31. SHERIFF 2 Investigating Cold Cases Involving 4/12-15/2026 San Antonio, TX $2,360 General Missing Persons Conference* 32. SHERIFF 5 Crimes Against Women Conference* 5/17-21/2026 Dallas, TX $14,291 General ($5,335 appvd. 1/29 for 3 attnds.-add attnds., exp., & funding source) 33. PD 3 Texas Juvenile Law Conference 3/1-4/2026 Georgetown, TX $3,840 General 34. PD 8 Tim Evans Criminal Trial College 3/22-27/2026 Huntsville, TX $1,984 General training ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 380 In Texas average cost per attendee: $384 $145,825 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 444 Average cost per attendee: $772 $342,834 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2026 = 10/1/25-9/30/26
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- 793 Executive Session
- 799 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 11:19 A.M. and returned at 11:19 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 802 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 11:20 A.M. for Item 265.
- 805 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 11:39 A.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
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- 810 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 815 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 12:10 P.M.
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- 259. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an Executive Session for discussion and possible action regarding security at 1001 Preston.
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- 824 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 12:16 P.M.
- 826 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 12:23 P.M.
- 827 County Administration
- 3. Request for approval of a Language Access Template for the Harris County Office of County Administration.
- 829 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:34 P.M. and returned at 12:38 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
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- 834 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 285. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Community Resources for Justice, Inc. in the amount of $1,003,180 for professional services to provide non-carceral feasibility study for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250107), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
- 286. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of successful negotiations with the highest overall evaluation and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CGL Management Group, LLC in the amount of $1,083,767 for professional services to provide jail feasibility study for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - August 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250108), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
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- 839 County Administration
- 5. Request for approval of a Preliminary Investment Memo for the Jail Infrastructure Planning and Governance project, for an initial amount of $1,253,180 and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,255,000.
- 841 Emergency/Supplemental items
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- 848 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:08 P.M.
- 851 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:13 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 855 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Item 4. At 2:24 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on Item 4. Therefore, all votes taken on Item 4 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
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- 4. Request for approval of proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas regarding the timing of Resolution items during Regular Meetings and the types of items permissible for request at Business Court Meetings.
- 865 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 2:23 P.M.
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- 871 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Item 4. At 2:24 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on Item 4. Therefore, all votes taken on Item 4 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
- 873 County Engineer
- 876 Transmittals
- 882 Flood Control District
- 75. Request for discussion and possible action on the MAAPnext project.
- 75. Request for discussion and possible action on the MAAPnext project.
- 890 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 3:07 P.M.
- 893 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 88, 99, 105, 108, 122, 127, 176, 221, 268, 277, and 282. At 4:40 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on all of the items where it would not change the outcome of the vote. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 88, 99, 105, 108, 122, 127, 176, 221, 268, 277, and 282 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
- 896 Universal Services
- 88. Request for approval of funds for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation Strategy and Consulting Services in the amount of $1,110,000.
- 903 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 288. 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) transformation strategy and consulting services for Universal Services for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options (250007-B), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.30%.
- 909 Universal Services
- 88. Request for approval of funds for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation Strategy and Consulting Services in the amount of $1,110,000.
- 915 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 922 Public Health Services
- 926 Housing and Community Development
- 932 Sheriff
- 937 Travel & Training
- 127. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 939 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 2. FCD 1 National Flood Association Conference 3/15-18/2026 Scottsdale, AZ $1,070 FCD $1,555 Other 3. FCD 1 National Hurricane Conference 3/29-4/2/2026 Orlando, FL $2,137 FCD 5. PHS 3 Association of Maternal & Child Health 3/6-11/2026 Washington, DC $16,980 Other Programs Conference 6. PHS 1 Resilience Conference 3/8-11/2026 New Orleans, LA $2,430 Grant 7. PHS 4 Soc. for Advancement of Violence and 4/12-15/2026 Providence, RI $13,300 Grant Injury Research Conf. 8. PHS 4 Government Finance Officers Association 6/28-7/1/2026 Chicago, IL $15,420 Grant Conference 9. JUVPROB 1 American Psychology Law Society 3/10-15/2026 Reno, NV $2,375 Other Conference ($2,375 appvd. 1/8 for 1 attnd.-add attnd. & exp.) 10. C1 1 Equine cruelty investigators training 8/16-22/2026 Durango, CO $4,310 Other 11. SHERIFF 4 Replacement canine vendor visit* 1/26-28/2026 Peru, IN $2,160 Other 12. SHERIFF 1 Counter-UAS system operator course 2/22-3/7/2026 Huntsville, AL $5,014 Other 13. SHERIFF 3 Undercover operations course 3/1-7/2026 Commerce, CA $8,817 Other
- 127. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 947 Purchasing
- 953 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 959 Transmittals
- 235. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of an update on Harris County’s Vision Zero efforts.
- 970 Emergency/Supplemental items
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- 985 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:07 P.M.
- 987 Transmittals
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- 243. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a proposed countywide strategy to address food insecurity, with recommendations for addressing both short-term and long-term needs.
- 1006 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 293. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Flood Control maintenance program.
- 1017 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 4:39 P.M.
- 1020 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 88, 99, 105, 108, 122, 127, 176, 221, 268, 277, and 282. At 4:40 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on all of the items where it would not change the outcome of the vote. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 88, 99, 105, 108, 122, 127, 176, 221, 268, 277, and 282 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
- 1024 Commissioner Ellis arrived in-person at 4:43 P.M.
- 1028 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 291. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution designating February 2026 as Black History Month in Harris County, TX.
- 1036 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 4:56 P.M.
- 1039 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 4:57 P.M.
- 1042 Resolutions
- 297. Request by the County Judge and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution designating February 2026 as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County, Texas.
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- 299. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution in remembrance of Mr. Cory Gorka.
- 300. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing Mr. Carlos Lopez on his retirement from Harris County after 30 years of service.
- 302. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the National Pan-Hellenic Council for its efforts to foster cooperation, promote scholarship, and advance community service and cultural enrichment.
- 1068 Commissioners Court recessed at 5:29 P.M.
- 1073 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 5:34 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
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- 1081 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1089 Resolutions