Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 497 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 October 23, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Opening Prayer
- 4 Pastor James Clark of First Baptist Church in Tomball 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 9:01 A.M. Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, 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 will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. 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 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 11 County Administration
- 1. Request for discussion and possible action on the Harris County Prompt Payment Act Policy.
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action on hiring freeze exemptions for PCNs in non-exempt departments.
- 3. Request for approval to execute an affiliation agreement between The University of Texas at Arlington, a member of The University of Texas System, and Harris County for an internship program that provides supervised field experience through the Office of County Administration at no cost to the County, for a one year term.
- 15 Management and Budget
- 4. Request for a presentation with Masterson Advisors LLC to discuss the state of Harris County’s credit ratings.
- 16 Commissioners Court recessed at 10:50 A.M.
- 5. Request for discussion and possible action to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100M.
- 6. 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 commercial paper notes to be issued by Harris County, Texas relating to facilities for various County departments and officials in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto.
- 18 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 11:01 A.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 7. Request for approval to pay commercial paper interest in the amount of $484,751.63.
- 8. Request for approval of the reallocation of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the Cyber Security project from Series D-2 to Series D in the amount of $2,765,000 for a net CP funding of $9,730,000.
- 9. Request for approval of recommendations on departmental FY26 carry forward requests from FY25.
- 21 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:08 P.M. and returned at 12:10 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 10. Request for approval to transfer $4,000,000 to Public Health Services’ General Fund budget for services reimbursed by the Harris County Hospital District, dba Harris Health System.
- 11. Request for approval of an order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Harris County, Texas Toll Road First Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A; approving the Seventh Supplemental Toll Road Revenue Bonds Trust Indenture, a bond purchase agreement and an official statement; authorizing an authorized representative to approve the amounts, interest rates, prices and terms of such bonds and certain other matters relating thereto; authorizing the discharge of certain outstanding Harris County, Texas Toll Road Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B, and Harris County, Texas, Toll Road First Lien Revenue Commercial Paper Notes; authorizing necessary actions, including the execution of documents and instruments necessary or convenient to carry out the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and payment of such other obligations; authorizing and ratifying other actions and activities to support the issuance and administration of such bonds, including the opening of bank accounts; making certain findings with respect thereto; and containing other provisions relating to the subject.
- 23 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 12. 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 $112,870 and three workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $28,423; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $54,206; denial of 104 claims; claims for damages received; and that the County Judge execute four releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $2,867 in connection with property damage claims.
- 13. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 26 Human Resources and Talent
- 14. Request for approval of the Fit For Duty 2nd Opinion Policy by Human Resources and Talent.
- 15. Request for approval to change classifications on certain positions.
- 29 County Engineer
- 29 Management and Budget
- 16. Request for approval for Harris County Flood Control District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas to convey real estate to Zube Park Mixed Use Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, tract L117-01-00-01-601.0, a 0.2014-acre Access Easement for HCFCD Dedications project and that the County Judge execute the Access Easement, UPIN 24090MF34101, Precinct 4.
- 17. Request for approval for Harris County Flood Control District to accept a real estate donation of a 12.091-acre tract of land and the County Judge execute a proposed gift form, tract number E117-00-00-04-013.0, for the public project known as Countywide General Acquisition Z100-00-00-R008, from Milestone Partners, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, with the appraised value of $2,106,736.00, UPIN 200900Z1R008, Precinct 1.
- 18. Request for approval for County of Harris to accept a real estate donation of a 0.0671-acre traffic signal easement and the County Judge execute a proposed gift form, tract 1, Traffic Signal Easement, for the public project known as Traffic Related Developer Projects - For Pct 3 use, from S-G II Owners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation and Astro Marvida, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, with the HCAD value of $146.05, UPIN 24103MF2ZC01, Precinct 3.
- 19. Request for approval of plat Always Market FM 2100. Consultant, DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 3.
- 20. Request for approval of plat AME Telge Pines Business Park. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 4.
- 21. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Central Sec 8 with a financial surety in the amount of $6,145.00. Consultant, IDS ENGINEERING GROUP, Precinct 3.
- 22. Request for approval of plat Bridgeland Creekbend View Crossing Street Dedication with a financial surety in the amount of $1,080.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 4.
- 23. Request for approval of plat Creation Jackrabbit Industrial Park Sec 1 Replat No 1. Consultant, MCKIM & CREED, Precinct 3.
- 24. Request for approval of plat Enclave At Newport with a financial surety in the amount of $4,670.00. Consultant, LJA ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 3.
- 38 County Engineer
- 25. Request for approval of plat Gant Industrial. Consultant, M2L ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 1.
- 26. Request for approval of plat Grand Prairie Sec 11 with a financial surety in the amount of $3,825.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
- 27. Request for approval of plat Grand Prairie Sec 12 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,860.00. Consultant, PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, Precinct 4.
- 48. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Concept Engineers, Inc for Market Street from East Beltway 8 to South Sheldon Street, UPIN 23102MF2UG01, Precinct 2.
- 28. Request for approval of plat Harris County Mud No 171 Water Well No 7. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
- 29. Request for approval of plat Harris County Municipal Utility District No 202 WWTF. Consultant, VOGLER & SPENCER ENGINEERING, INC., Precinct 1.
- 30. Request for approval of plat Humble ISD Middle School No 11 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,180.00. Consultant, MILLER SURVEY, Precinct 3.
- 72. Request for approval of a change in contract with Bear Services LP, in connection with final construction of Deputy Tommy Berry Pocket Park - Looped Sidewalk - 2023, with a deduction in the amount of $4,693.40, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 24102MF33A01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 22.57%.
- 31. Request for approval of plat Hut Mueschke. Consultant, THE PINNELL GROUP, LLC, Precinct 4.
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- 32. Request for approval of plat Little Yorkshire Shops. Consultant, SOUTH TEXAS SURVEYING ASSOCIATES, INC., Precinct 4.
- 33. Request for approval of plat North Bridgeland Lake Parkway Peek Reserves. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 4.
- 34. Request for approval of plat Northpark Garden Villas. Consultant, QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC, Precinct 1.
- 48 Housing and Community Development
- 35. Request for approval of plat Retreat At Gummert with a financial surety in the amount of $2,270.00. Consultant, DVJ CIVIL ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING, Precinct 4.
- 36. Request for approval of plat Sila Drive Street Dedication And Reserves Sec 2 with a financial surety in the amount of $2,090.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 37. Request for approval of plat Sila Sec 4 with a financial surety in the amount of $5,175.00. Consultant, BGE, INC., Precinct 3.
- 38. Request for approval of plat Summit Energy Houston Old Richmond. Consultant, CIVIL-SURV LAND SURVEYING, LLC, Precinct 4.
- 52 County Attorney
- 39. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled ARCADIAN GARDENS SECTION 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 40. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled BARNABA ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 108. Request for discussion regarding the Harris County Code.
- 41. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled BARNABA ESTATES PARTIAL REPLAT NO 2 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 42. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 2 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 56 Travel & Training
- 43. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 3 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 44. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES SEC 4 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 114. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
- 45. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled CROSSING AT CYPRESS LAKES STREET DEDICATION AND RESERVES SEC 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 59 15. JUVPROB 1 Texas Infertility Prevention Convening* 11/13-14/2025 Austin, TX $410 Other
- 46. Request for approval to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled RENE RANCH to proceed and that Commissioners Court confirm the determination that the replat does not affect public interest and establish December 11, 2025 as a public meeting for discussion of the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
- 47. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc, for Creel Country Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, UPIN 19102MF12T01, Precinct 2.
- 61 Grants
- 48. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Concept Engineers, Inc for Market Street from East Beltway 8 to South Sheldon Street, UPIN 23102MF2UG01, Precinct 2.
- 49. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by AKV Consultants LLC for Market Street from Lakeside Drive to Magnolia Street, UPIN 23102MF2UQ01, Precinct 2.
- 50. Request for approval of a Study Report prepared by Arcadis, U.S., Inc. for Grant Road Segment 4 - from Cypress Rose Hill Road to Telge Road - 2018, UPIN 20104MF1BM01, Precinct 3.
- 51. Request for approval to execute an agreement with MBCO Engineering LLC in the amount of $107,800.50 for professional engineering services to rebuild a traffic signal with pedestrian related appurtenances at the intersection of Fry Road at Park Row Road, UPIN 24035MF3H301, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.6%.
- 65 Purchasing
- 52. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Aviles Engineering Corporation in the amount of $100,000.00 for Professional Engineering Services regarding Construction Materials Testing and related services for On-Call - Maintenance - Asphalt Overlay South Zone - 2025, UPIN 25102MF3V301, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
- 53. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,094,500.00 for Professional Engineering and related services in connection with Park Improvements - Gene and Loretta Russell Park 1 - 2025, UPIN 25103MF3RX01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.89%.
- 183. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote to Mustang Machinery Company, LLC. d/b/a Mustang Cat in the amount of $277,881 for diesel boom lift for Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 54. Request for approval to execute an agreement with Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $350,460.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Drainage Improvements - Wagon Wheel Estates - 2025, UPIN 25101MF3VJ01, Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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- 55. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with TEX-TRUDE HOLDINGS, INC., for maintenance of its 60’ foot right of way, Precinct 2 Non-Project Related Tasks, UPIN NP102, Precinct 2.
- 56. Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 164, Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 570A, and Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 576 for construction and maintenance of non-standard elements North of Mound Road, East of Mathis Road, South of Betka Road, and West of Warren Ranch Road, Precinct 4.
- 57. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District 368 for modifications to a detention basin, extreme event overflow swale, intersection pavement, pump station and generator and the installation of a new storm force main within Northern Point Subdivision, UPIN 19104MF12W01, Precinct 3.
- 71 Executive Session
- 58. Request for approval to execute a Utility Construction Services Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in the amount of $13,619.20 to relocate the utility pole that is in conflict with Treaschwig Rd A (Phase 1) - from 1,000' west of Aldine Westfield Rd to west of Cypress Creek - 2014, UPIN 14104MF08X01, Precinct 3.
- 59. Request for approval to execute a service outlet location statement for installation of an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy, LLC and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills at 403 ½ West Gulf Bank Road (Intersection of West Gulf Bank at Cheswick Drive) for electrical power serving a traffic signal, UPIN 19101MF0XV01, Precinct 2.
- 60. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Marvida, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $4,845.00 for Marvida Sec 13, Precinct 3.
- 61. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for KB Home Lone Star Inc., A Texas Corporation in the amount of $3,095.00 for Marvida Sec 16, Precinct 3.
- 75 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 62. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for M/I Homes of Houston, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $3,400.00 for Marvida Sec 29, Precinct 3.
- 63. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for 290 WR Holdings LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,310.00 for Jubilee Haven Boulevard Street Dedication and Reserves Sec 1, Precinct 4.
- 266. Request by Human Resources and Talent for discussion and possible action on the Compensation and Pay Equity Project results presented by Gallagher Benefit Services.
- 64. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for 290 WR Holdings LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $1,960.00 for Jubilee Sec 4, Precinct 4.
- 65. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for 290 WR Holdings LP, A Texas Limited Partnership in the amount of $2,685.00 for Jubilee Sec 7, Precinct 4.
- 79 Resolutions
- 66. Request for approval to retain financial surety for development projects for Astro Sunterra, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership in the amount of $3,520.00 for Sunterra Sec 38, Precinct 4.
- 67. Request for approval to release financial surety for development projects for Nash FM 529, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company in the amount of $2,200.00 for Elyson Sec 54, Precinct 4.
- 312. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Ms. Katrina Arnim.
- 68. Request for approval to amend the Harris County Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) by removing an unnamed Minor Collector in the Azalea Trails Subdivision in the vicinity of Grant Road and Cypress-Rosehill Road from the plan.
- 69. Request for approval to amend the Harris County Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) by reclassifying Euell Road as a Minor Collector and removing Lindstrom Road from the plan.
- 83 Housing and Community Development
- 70. Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc., in the amount of $428,707.00 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with Seamist Drive - W 11th Street to Kury Lane - 2023, UPIN 24104MF38301, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 4.2%.
- 71. Request for approval of a change in contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvements - South Fry Boulevard at Westgreen Boulevard - 2022, adding 219 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $103.91, Job No. 23/0177-1, UPIN 22104MF2JS01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 68.77%.
- 72. Request for approval of a change in contract with Bear Services LP, in connection with final construction of Deputy Tommy Berry Pocket Park - Looped Sidewalk - 2023, with a deduction in the amount of $4,693.40, Job No. 21/0365-1, UPIN 24102MF33A01, Precinct 2, MWBE Contracted Goal: 16%, MWBE Current Participation: 22.57%.
- 73. Request for approval of a change in contract with Sequeira Civil Construction, LLC, in connection with final construction of Prado Woods Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018, with a deduction in the amount of $36,474.95, Job No. 23/0462-3, UPIN 19103MF16N01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWBE Current Participation: 96.39%.
- 87 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 74. Request for approval of a change in contract with FMG Construction Group, LLC, in connection with 28511 Old Washington Rd (Hockley Service Center) - Renovation - 2022, adding 7 calendar days, with an addition in the amount of $31,042.82, Job No. 24/0392, UPIN 22035MF2HE01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 15%, MWBE Current Participation: 96.27%.
- 75. Request for approval of a change in contract with Traffic Systems Construction, Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - South Fry Boulevard at Westheimer Parkway - 2022, adding 219 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $26,429.34, Job No. 23/0177-1, UPIN 22104MF2JY01, Precinct 4, MWBE Contracted Goal: 30%, MWBE Current Participation: 68.77%.
- 76. Request for approval of a change in contract with ECM Construction, LLC, in connection with the final construction of Sidewalk - N. Eldridge Pkwy - 2022, adding 54 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $33,186.25, Job No. 24/0224-2, UPIN 23103MF2RP01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.05%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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- 77. Request for approval of a change in contract with D&W Contractors, Inc., in connection with final construction of Wallisville Road - from 965’ West of Garth Road to 1,400’ West of North Main Street - 2017, adding 36 calendar days, with a deduction in the amount of $14,760.31, Job No. 23/0225-5, UPIN 18102MF0S601, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 29%, MWBE Current Participation: 47.19%.
- 78. Request for approval of a change in contract with Environmental Allies, Inc., in connection with final construction of Intersection Improvement - West Cypress Forest Drive at Cypresswood Drive - 2023, with an addition in the amount of $67,722.12, Job No. 24/0077-1, UPIN 24208MF30X01, Precinct 3, MWBE Contracted Goal: 19.56%, MWBE Current Participation: 4.03%.
- 92 Juvenile Probation
- 79. Request for approval to authorize the Auditor’s Office to pay the utility bills for HCSO Aviation Hangar - 8319 Thora Lane project, Tract 1, a 1.646-acre tract of land at 8319 Thora Lane, No. 81, Spring, Texas 77379, UPIN 24540MF3JU01, Precinct 3.
- 94 Flood Control District
- 80. Request for approval of a consent to assignment to HR Green, Inc. of the rights and obligations of Gauge Engineering, LLC, under agreements with the Flood Control District (Project ID’s G112-00-00-P001, A100-00-00-G002, U101-00-00-P004, K500-31-00-E001, and A500-09-00-E001, Agreement No.’s 2020-164, 2020-180, 2021-24, 2022-32, 2024-06, and 2024-79).
- 81. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire one fee simple tract for the public project known as FY2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, for the purpose of buyout to prevent future flood damage (Project ID Z100-00-00-H068, Countywide).
- 96 Purchasing
- 82. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire four tracts for the public project known as the Bellfort Area Stormwater Conveyance Improvements, for the purpose of stormwater conveyance channel improvements, authorizing eminent domain if necessary (Sims Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-92, Project ID C116-00-00-C001, Precinct 2).
- 83. Request for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire four fee simple tracts for the public project known as Keegans Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3, for the purpose of stormwater detention to prevent future flood damage, authorizing eminent domain if necessary (Brays Bayou Watershed, Bond ID F-07, Project ID D518-03-00-E004, Precinct 4).
- 99 Toll Road Authority
- 84. Request for approval to execute a utility construction service agreement with COMCAST for relocation of utility services for the State Highway SH 225 / Sam Houston Tollway East Interchange Construction Project in the amount of $87,669.20 (Precinct 2).
- 85. Request for approval of a construction contract award to MC2 Civil, LLC for construction of Fellows Road at Beltway 8 Improvements project, as part of Barrier-Free HCTRA program in the amount of $1,534,703.50 (Precinct 1, MWBE Contract Goal: 23.63%).
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- 102 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 86. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Legislative Agenda.
- 104 Economic Equity and Opportunity
- 104 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 87. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Enstructure Richardson I LLC with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 1606 Clinton Drive, Galena Park, TX 77547 in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84.
- 88. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Pronto Shipping and Packaging Services INC. with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 5808 Van Fleet St., Houston, TX 77033 in Harris County Precinct 1 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84.
- 89. Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and U.S. Metals, Inc. with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 19102 Gundle Rd, Houston, TX 77073 in Harris County Precinct 1 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84.
- 108 Universal Services
- 90. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Broadband Task Force.
- 91. Request for approval of an agreement with Rusk County, Texas for use of the County's communications systems.
- 110 Management and Budget
- 92. Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for JWEB Modernization project for an incremental authorization of $950,000 for a total authorization of $2,450,000 and commercial paper funding in the amount of $950,000 for a total allocation of $2,450,000.
- 93. Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the 3-1-1 Implementation project for an incremental authorization of $2,440,000 for a total authorization of $20,175,617, and commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,070,000 for a total allocation of $18,805,000.
- 94. Request for approval of new vehicle control numbers and changes to attributes of certain VCNs for various departments.
- 114 Public Health Services
- 95. Request for approval of the Order Assessing Cost for abatement of nuisances at multiple locations in Precincts 1, 2, 3, & 4 and the assessment of administrative fees totaling $61,234.72.
- 115 Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
- 96. Request for approval of the establishment of a special revenue (SR) fund for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division.
- 97. Request for approval for the Veterinary Public Health Division to accept from various community donors monetary donations from the month of July for $533.57, August for $522.29, and September for $906.23, totaling $1,962.09.
- 98. Request for approval to update the funding source of four (4) positions effective November 1, 2025, to support Public Health Services.
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- 119 Housing and Community Development
- 99. Request for discussion of recommendations to protect Harris County homeowners and government from Deed Fraud.
- 100. Request for approval to pay an invoice in the one-time amount of $10,890 to Softway Solutions, Inc. using the department’s existing FY2026 budget for staff development.
- 122 Juvenile Probation
- 101. Request for approval to use general funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for purchasing food, beverage, and related supplies for internal meetings, staff training, and employee engagement events from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
- 125 Constables
- 102. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies.
- 103. Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of the annual Federal Equitable Sharing agreement and certification report, and authorization to continue participating in the Equitable Sharing Program with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury.
- 104. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of changes to the list of regular deputies with oaths of office.
- 105. Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with Westchester Owners Committee, Inc.
- 106. 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.
- 131 Sheriff
- 107. Request for approval to retire a canine from active duty and transfer ownership to the current handler with release of liability.
- 133 County Attorney
- 108. Request for discussion regarding the Harris County Code.
- 109. Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement with Attorney Richard Kuniansky in connection with Civil Action No. Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-02899; Trinidad Cutshall v. Harris County, Texas; Deputy C. Marshall, Individually; Deputy N. Poirier, Individually; Deputy R.W. Holley, Individually; Lieutenant D.R. Calhoun, Individually; Deputy Kenneth Sandor, Individually; Deputy Nahuel Faiura, Individually; Deputy E. Hernandez, Individually; Sergeant M.A. Carrizales, Individually; Deputy P. Batton, Individually; Sergeant Todd Klosterman, Individually; Deputy J. Luna, Individually; Sergeant Donald Dillow, Individually; and Deputy S. Cogburn, Individually; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CA File No. 25ADT0027.
- 110. 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.
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- 111. Request for approval of one position effective November 1, 2025 for the DWI & Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Programs using Fund 2261 program fees.
- 141 District Courts
- 112. Request for approval to lease approximately 112 parking spaces with Lanier/Reef Parking for court reporters, court coordinators and Administrative Office of the District Courts (DCA) management staff for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 for approximately $116,344.
- 143 Travel & Training
- 113. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 145 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. US 1 GovIT Leadership Summit and Symposium 11/18-20/2025 Minneapolis, MN $309 General 2. PHS 3 Public Health Infrastructure Grant Hub 12/1-4/2025 New Orleans, LA $7,335 Grant Convening 3. SHERIFF 1 Stress & Trauma Management Conference 11/13-16/2025 New Orleans, LA $1,351 General 4. SHERIFF 4 Law Enforcement Use of Force Symposium 12/1-5/2025 Uncasville, CT $13,304 Grant 5. PD 40 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Program FY 2026 Atlanta, GA $80,800 Grant 5.0 6. PD 30 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Program FY 2026 Atlanta, GA $75,060 Grant 6.0 7. PTS 1 Supervision of high risk pretrial 10/13-15/2025 New York, NY $755 General population convening ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 259 Out of Texas average cost per attendee: $1,131 $292,914
- 114. Request for approval of various In Texas travel and training requests.
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- 147 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 1. OCA 2 Texas Energy Summit 11/3-6/2025 Austin, TX $2,874 Other 2. HRT 3 Various career and job fairs FY 2026 Various $6,000 General 3. FCD 1 Texas Tree Conference* 9/25-26/2025 Waco, TX $525 FCD
- 148 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------ 19. C5 6 Public safety telecommunicator course & Multiple Houston, TX $1,980 Other state licensing exam 20. C7 1 Crimes Victims Conference* 10/15-17/2025 Huntsville, TX $585 Other 21. C7 4 Covert installations in a high-voltage 11/4-7/2025 Pasadena, TX $5,300 Other env. for law enf. training* 22. C7 2 Law enf. training & Texas Public 11/12-13/2025 San Marcos, TX $1,190 Other Information Act seminar* 23. C8 1 Trailing and apprehension K-9 training* 11/6-9/2025 Huntsville, TX $575 Other 24. SHERIFF 1 Real-Time Crime Centers Summit 9/30-10/2/2025 Irving, TX $871 General 25. SHERIFF 500 Risk management virtual training Multiple Houston, TX $7,000 General 26. SHERIFF 75 First responder volunteers self-care FY 2026 Various $6,000 Grant workshop* 27. SHERIFF 80 Critical incident stress management FY 2026 Various $29,628 Grant course* 28. SHERIFF 1 HIDTA Initiative Commanders strategic 10/1-3/2025 College Station, TX $640 Other planning meeting* 29. SHERIFF 4 Texas Adult Protective Services 10/14-17/2025 Austin, TX $1,280 General Conference* $4,301 Other 30. SHERIFF 15 4th Amendment search & seizure on patrol 10/20/2025 Humble, TX $2,685 General training* ($3,043 appvd. 8/26 for 17 attnds.-add attnds. & exp.) 31. SHERIFF 2 Latent print examiners training* 10/20-23/2025 Austin, TX $1,390 General 32. SHERIFF 2 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority 10/28-30/2025 El Paso, TX $2,692 Grant intelligence mtg. 33. SHERIFF 4 Crime scene investigator online training 11/1-30/2025 Houston, TX $2,292 General
- 149 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 53. PA 2 State of Texas & U.S. Bank Training 11/3-4/2025 Austin, TX $1,160 General Summit* ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 1,696 In Texas average cost per attendee: $464 $786,169 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 1,955 Average cost per attendee: $552 $1,079,083 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2026 = 10/1/25-9/30/26
- 150 Grants
- 115. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $109,727.20, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty STAR Drug Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 116. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $1,473,618.15, with a required match of $491,206.05, for the FY 26 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 117. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $74,935.35, with no required match, for the FY26 Opioid Detox Treatment and Supervision Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
- 118. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $104,024.80, with no required match, for the FY26 Specialty Felony Mental Health Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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- 119. Request by Public Health Services for approval to purchase $25 gas cards in an amount not to exceed $5,013.64, including shipping, with funds from the Ryan White Grant for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services for rural clients for assistance in transportation to and from medical visits.
- 120. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center in the amount of $30,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Southern Integrated Pest Management Center Grant Program.
- 121. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Harris County Housing and Community Development for grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a discretionary match of $100,000, for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Lead-Based Paint Abatement.
- 122. Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Harris County Housing and Community Development for grant funds in the amount of $190,000, with a required match of $50,000, for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Neighborhood Nuisance Structural Abatement.
- 123. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $312,324, with no required match, for the Healthy Start Initiative Grant.
- 124. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $290,476, with no required match, for the Healthy Start Initiative Grant.
- 125. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Department of State Health Services to update the scope of work for the FY2026 Community Preparedness Section/Cities Readiness Initiative Grant.
- 126. Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Department of State Health Services to decrease funds in the amount of $368,633 and update the agreement terms for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant.
- 127. Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $650,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement Expansion Program.
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- 128. Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from Annie E. Casey Foundation grant funds in the amount of $12,000.00, with no required match, for the FY26 Support Systems Transformation and Host Site Visits Program.
- 129. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) grant funds in the amount of $277,564, with no required match, for the FY26 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.
- 130. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults that the County Judge execute a service agreement with Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) in the amount of $20,000, on a Cost Reimbursement Basis, for Casey Life Skills Assessment and Life Skills Training completion for current foster youth in Region 3W (Ft. Worth Area) that are currently placed in Region 6 (Houston Area).
- 167 ARPA
- 131. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of an amendment to the Data Use Agreement with the American Institutes for Research to include new variables for the Women’s Empowerment Center evaluation.
- 132. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to execute a settlement agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $180,000 in ARPA funds for services performed in providing safe and supported transitional housing for certain individuals through the extended term of November 30, 2025.
- 133. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of six (6) first amendments to agreements for Community Facilities & Infrastructure Investments Program (CFI) projects funded by American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
- 171 Auditor
- 134. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 135. Request for approval to decrease an Imprest Account for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
- 136. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2025.
- 137. Request for approval of Supplemental Estimates of Revenue for Fiscal Year 2026.
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- 138. Request for approval of tax refund payments.
- 178 Purchasing
- 139. Request for approval of one (1) position effective November 1, 2025, with no budget impact.
- 140. Request for approval of a renewal option and vendor name change from P-Ville, Inc. (as approved) to P-Ville, Incorporated (amended) for mowing and various maintenance services for the South Central Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $1,593,131, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210285), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 12.7%.
- 141. Request for approval of a renewal option and vendor name change from Environmental Southwest (as approved) to HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest (amended) for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central Northwest Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $2,210,219, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210333), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 142. Request for approval of a renewal option and vendor name change from Yellowstone Landscape (as approved) to Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (amended) for mowing and various maintenance services for the east region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $958,359, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210325), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 12.77%.
- 143. Request for approval of a renewal option with Galls, LLC for uniforms and related items for Precinct 1 for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $455,430 (230378), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 144. Request for approval of a renewal option with Macro Companies, Inc. for emergency mobile fueling services and related items for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $265,931 (230111), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 145. Request for approval of a renewal option with The Urban Foresters, LLC (Primary) and Sago Solutions LLC (Secondary) for property boundary vegetation removal and pruning for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, at a cost of $1,595,003, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240299), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%, MWBE Current Participation: 27.75%.
- 146. Request for approval of a renewal option with Southwest Shipyard, L.P. for ferryboat shipyard dry docking, paint, repair parts, labor, emergency work, maintenance, inspections and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the period of December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026, at a cost of $396,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220382), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 147. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tree Guy, LLC (Primary) and Prime Trees Inc (Secondary) for tree and tree limb removal service for Harris County for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $966,015, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240219), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%, MWBE Current Participation: 41.54%.
- 148. Request for approval of a renewal option with Culinary Concessions, LLC d/b/a Luby’s Culinary Services for food service management and cafeteria operation for Harris County for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, at no additional cost to the county (170170).
- 149. Request for approval of a renewal option with IQ Business Group, Inc. for enterprise document and records management solution for Universal Services - Technology for the period of February 21, 2026 - February 20, 2027 at a cost of $1,606,700 (210069), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 150. Request for approval of a renewal option with Houston Food Bank for Ryan White Program Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative services (meal delivery) for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $100,000 (240429), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 151. Request for approval of a renewal option with P-Ville, Inc. for mowing and various maintenance services for the West Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $940,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210313), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.81%.
- 152. Request for approval of a renewal option with Ecolab Inc. for industrial strength laundry detergent, bleach, and related items for the Sheriff's Office for the period of February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027, at a cost of $120,000 (210421), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 153. Request for approval of a renewal option and vendor name change from Yellowstone Landscape (as approved) to Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (amended) for mowing and various maintenance services for the Northeast Region for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $972,093, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210327), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 11.67%.
- 154. Request for approval of a renewal option with Landscape Consultants of Texas dba Landscape Professionals of Texas for grounds maintenance services for the Eastgate and Oates Cemetery for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026 at a cost of $73,408 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210336), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 10.96%.
- 155. Request for approval of a renewal option with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for electronic citation system for Harris County for the period of November 16, 2025 - November 15, 2026, at a cost of $482,671 (210440), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 156. Request for approval of a renewal option with Jeffrey S. Ward & Associates, Inc. for property acquisition and consulting services for Harris County for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, at a cost of $3,191,250, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230345), MWBE Contracted Goal: 5%.
- 157. Request for approval of a renewal option with Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative for immigrant resource hotline for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 at a cost of $100,000 (230381), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 158. Request for approval of a renewal option with J Rivas Construction, LLC for drainage service, maintenance, and improvements at various locations in the South Zone of Precinct 2 for the period of January 17, 2026 - January 16, 2027, at a cost of $1,500,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210286), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 159. Request for approval of a renewal option with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for domestic violence system coordination & support services for Public Health Services for the period of December 10, 2025 - December 9, 2026, at a cost of $1,000,000 (240190), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 160. Request for approval of a renewal option with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation for financial investment services for the Office of Management and Budget for the period of November 13, 2025 - November 12, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $16,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 161. Request for approval of a renewal option with Texas Materials Group, Inc. for crushed concrete base material and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, at a cost of $140,664 (230386), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 162. Request for approval of a renewal option and vendor name change from HM South Texas Stabilized Sand LLC (as approved) to Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. (amended) for 2-sack cement stabilized sand and related items for Precinct 3 for the period of November 29, 2025 - November 28, 2026, at a cost of $71,942 (220375), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 163. Request for approval of a renewal option with Structural Integrity Group LLC for armor joint repairs, joint sealing on various roads and bridges for Precinct 4 for the period of January 25, 2026 - January 24, 2027, at a cost of $1,000,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230276), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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- 164. Request for approval of a renewal option with Bob Barker Company, Inc. for dry goods, hygiene products, clothing and related items for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027, at a cost of $200,000 (220359).
- 165. Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Tree and Design, Inc. for tree spading services for the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, at a cost of $560,759, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230363), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 166. Request for approval of a renewal option with M & R's Elite Janitorial Solutions, LLC for janitorial services at various Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) locations for Public Health Services for the period of February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027, at a cost of $89,754 (230474), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
- 167. Request for approval of a renewal option with MWI Animal Health for pet clinic supplies and related items for Public Health Services for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, at a cost of $600,000 (210258), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 168. Request for approval of a renewal option with Unbiased Consulting, LLC for case management solution consulting services for the County Attorney's Office for the period of January 30, 2026 - January 29, 2027, at a cost of $225,000 (210405), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 169. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for Medical Director for the Holistic Alternative Response Team (HART) for Public Health Services for the period of January 23, 2026 - January 22, 2027 at a cost of $90,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 170. Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Meals on Wheels Montgomery County for coordination of non-emergency alternate transportation services to elderly, disabled and low-income residents through the RIDES Program for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $200,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 171. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Kevin G. Smith, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C. for continued psychologist and/or psychiatrist examinations for the Sheriff's Office through September 13, 2026, at a cost of $300,000 (210086), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 172. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Redeemed Youth Empowerment for community youth development project programming for Gulfton, 77081 Zip Code for Resources for Children and Adults through August 31, 2026, at a cost of $51,900 (210163), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 173. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option and to correct the vendor name from AFC Urgent Care Clear Lake DBA Rapidhealth LLC (as approved) to RapidHealth LLC DBA AFC Urgent Care Clear Lake (corrected) for continued on-site blood testing for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis for the Sheriff's Office through October 9, 2026, at a cost of $230,000 (230195), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
- 174. Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Genson Ash Industries for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), clothing and related items for the Office of the County Engineer through June 24, 2026, at a cost of $20,404 (240131), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 175. Request for approval to ratify a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract renewal option with Gartner Inc. for cybersecurity assessment of elections systems and processes for Universal Services -Technology through October 10, 2026, at a cost of $499,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 176. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to MB Western Construction Co. in the amount of $405,112 for construction of hike and bike trails - City of Deer Park Trail (2023) for Precinct 2 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250277), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28.68%.
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- 177. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Builders Products, Inc. in the amount of $300,503 for engineered ductal mortar and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250273), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 178. Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to Statewide Traffic Signal Company in the amount of $1,466,734 for installation and modification of traffic signals and related improvements along Memorial Drive for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250224), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.91%.
- 179. Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to Opifex-Synergy dba Opifex LLC; Mustang Rental Services of Texas, LLC; United Rentals (North America), Inc.; Sunstate Equipment Co. LLC; Herc Rentals Inc.; and Reliable Equipment Rentals LLC in the amount of $1,500,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for certain items for rental of commercial, industrial and construction equipment and related items for Harris County for the period of February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250067), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 180. Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for vehicle leasing and fleet management services for Public Health Services for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230110), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 181. Request 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 Resalire Infrastructure Solutions LLC in the amount of $499,810 for professional engineering/architectural services to provide a feasibility study and site plan of Winfield Basin in the Greens Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026 (240416), MWBE Contracted Goal: 18.86%.
- 182. Request for approval of an OMNIA Partners, Public Sector Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement to Carahsoft Technology Corp. in the amount of $186,160 for community engagement software solution for Precinct 2 for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 183. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program award on the basis of low quote to Mustang Machinery Company, LLC. d/b/a Mustang Cat in the amount of $277,881 for diesel boom lift for Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 184. Request for approval to reject the bid(s) received for voter registration certificates and mailing services for the Tax Assessor-Collector, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250238), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 185. Request for approval to reject the proposal(s) received for comprehensive 340B pharmaceutical supplier for Public Health Services, and that the project be readvertised at a later date with revised specifications (250076), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 186. Request for approval to terminate a contract with Kleen-Tech Services, LLC for janitorial services for the Children’s Assessment Center, in connection with a contract extension approved by Commissioners Court on May 22, 2025 (240071), MWBE Contracted Goal: 16.9%, MWBE Current Participation: 20.6%.
- 187. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with The Tahirih Justice Center in the amount of $27,329 to provide full compensation for services rendered from April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024 for innovative, evidenced-based, and promising model approaches to Community Engagement Programs for the Office of County Administration.
- 188. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Whitley Penn, LLP in the additional amount of $164,000 for audit services for state seized and forfeited assets for Harris County for the extended period of January 26, 2026 - January 25, 2027 (200254), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 189. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Primary) in the additional amount of $8,620,000 under the same terms and conditions with an 1.11% increase in pricing based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as set forth in the agreement for roadway and facility management, inspection and maintenance (Section I) for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of December 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200039), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12%, MWBE Current Participation: 9.4%.
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- 190. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with TransCore ITS, LLC in the additional amount of $400,000 for wrong-way detection systems, maintenance, repair, testing services and related items for the Toll Road Authority for the extended period of December 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200201), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
- 191. Request for approval of a change in contract with Alanton Group, Inc for janitorial services for various locations for Precinct 4, resulting in an addition of $52,631 to the contract amount (220265), MWBE Contracted Goal:16.90%.
- 192. Request for approval of a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Houston Freightliner, Inc in the amount of $247,330 for truck haul with winch bed for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 193. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Hustler Turf Equipment Inc. in the amount of $179,150 for mowers for Precinct 3, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 194. Request for approval of a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program purchase on the basis of low quote from Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. in the amount of $53,657 for skid steer loaders for Precinct 2 for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 195. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for software solution, planning, implementation, and support services for the public safety communication and data sharing application for the Sheriff’s Office (250123).
- 196. Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement for mobile x-ray, electrocardiogram, and ultrasound services for the Juvenile Probation Department (250236).
- 197. Request for approval of ratification of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for information technology consulting services for Universal Services (250007).
- 198. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Rarestep, Inc. dba Fleetio in the amount of $84,760 for licenses, configuration, training, hosting and support of Fleetio-Managed Software for Harris County for the period of November 30, 2025 - November 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 199. Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Associated Supply Company, Inc in the amount of $550,937 for Gradall Excavator XL3100 equipment, parts, and service for Precinct 4 for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
- 200. 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 September 30, 2025 - October 15, 2025.
- 241 County Judge
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- 201. Request to execute, for and on behalf of Harris County and the Ryan White Part-A Eligible Metropolitan Area, an amendment with the Texas Department of State Health Services for the reimbursement of certain Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Drug Assistance Program prescriptions dispensed to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program participants within the Ryan White Part-A Eligible Metropolitan Area.
- 243 Commissioner, Precinct 1
- 202. Request for approval to accept from Trees for Houston the donation of 187 trees valued at $72,411 to be planted at Finnigan Park and Gene Green Park on November 5, 2025, and December 6, 2025.
- 203. Request for approval of one position effective November 1, 2025, for the Development and Infrastructure Division.
- 246 Commissioner, Precinct 2
- 204. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Mile agreement with Sam’s Club #8281 for cleanup along the roadsides of Woodforest Blvd. from Uvalde Rd. to Beltway 8 for approximately one mile, for the term of October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2027.
- 205. Request that the County Judge execute an Adopt a County Mile agreement with Somos LOUD for cleanup along the roadsides of Woodforest Boulevard from Beltway 8 to Freeport Street for approximately one mile, for the term of October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2027.
- 206. Request for approval of a Master Services Agreement between Genesys Works Houston and Harris County Precinct 2 for an internship program providing business technology services from September 2025 through August 2026 at no cost to the county.
- 207. Request for approval of food, drink and merchandise sales for Autism Fun Day at JD Walker Community Center and Edna Mae Washington Park, on April 4, 2025.
- 208. Request for approval to accept from NRG Energy, Inc. a donation of 460 boxed lunches for homebound seniors.
- 209. Request for approval of one position effective November 1, 2025, to meet staffing requirements.
- 253 Commissioner, Precinct 3
- 210. Request for discussion and possible action to create regulations on Panhandling and Roadside Vending in Unincorporated Harris County.
- 211. Request for discussion and possible action on the status of Harris County Toll Road Authority collections.
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- 212. Request for discussion on prevailing wage rate conflicts and Inspector Daily Report (IDR) for construction projects, through the Office of the County Engineer.
- 213. Request for approval to accept from Kathy Rutledge the donation of a thirty-five year old croton plant with an estimated value of $350 for use at the Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
- 214. Request for approval to accept from Harry Jackson the donation of five lighted plant stands and ten aquarium stands with an estimated value of $1,900 for use at the Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
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- 215. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Mi Familia en Acción to provide free workshops and events for voter engagement, voter registration, citizenship, and environmental justice at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County.
- 216. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Prairie View A&M University through its Prairie View A&M Harris County Extension Agents to provide educational programming at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County.
- 217. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and University of Houston College of Optometry to provide free vision screenings within Bayland, Burnett Bayland, and Freed Community Centers at no cost to the County.
- 218. Request for approval to create an account specifically for the CenterPoint natural gas generator at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills for the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, at 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX 77433, which includes all deposits and fees associated with the utility services.
- 219. Request for approval to accept from NRG a donation of 500 boxed lunches at a value of $79.00/box for a total value of $39,500.00 to be distributed to Precinct 4 frontline workers.
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- 220. Request for approval to accept from Elizabeth Hogue the donation of adult diapers to be used at Bayland Community Center, valued at $75.00.
- 221. Request for approval to accept from Xijiu Hu the donation of a wheelchair and walker to be used at Bayland Community Center, valued at $100.00.
- 222. Request for approval to accept from Emily Hubbell the donation of miscellaneous items, including games, office supplies, and craft supplies, to be used at Bayland Community Center, valued at $100.00.
- 223. Request for approval for Katy Pride LGBTQ, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to hold the Katy Pride Celebration at the Bear Creek Rodeo Arena, located in Bear Creek Pioneers Park, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
- 224. Request for approval for Juventus Academy Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer organization, to hold the Juve Cup 2026 from June 26, 2026, through June 28, 2026, at Katy Park, including the use of third-party vendors and food trucks.
- 225. Request for approval for Lockton Companies to hold the LocktonCares 5K Walk for American Heart Association on November 4, 2025, at Terry Hershey Park.
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- 226. Request by Coats|Rose for approval of a resolution for the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by HHA Fountainview PFC for the Idlewilde Apartments.
- 227. Request by Coats|Rose for approval of a resolution for the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by HHA Fountainview PFC for the Lafayette Apartments.
- 228. Request by Jackson Walker, LLP, for approval of a resolution for the issuance of the Sanger Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Tax-Exempt Loan for the Post Oak School.
- 229. Request by Harris Health for Commissioners Court to set and authorize notice of a public hearing on December 11, pursuant to Texas Parks & Wildlife Code Chapter 26, regarding Harris Health's proposed acquisition by condemnation of approximately 8.9 acres of Hermann Park adjacent to Ben Taub Hospital for the redevelopment and expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
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- 230. Request by the Office of the County Engineer to allow the process for the revision of the subdivision plat entitled HIGHLAND FARMS PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 to proceed and that Commissioners Court hold a public hearing for the proposed plat under Local Government Code 232.009(c-1), Precinct 3.
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- 231. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the status of the goal-setting process for the 15 OCA-reporting department heads for FY26.
- 232. Transmittal by the Office of Management and Budget of investment transactions and maturities for the period of September 29-October 13, 2025.
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- 233. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent that a report on the completion of cybersecurity training by Harris County employees for 2025 has been submitted to the Texas Department of Information Resources as required by Section 2054.5191 of the Texas Government Code.
- 234. Transmittal by Human Resources and Talent of changes to classifications on certain positions.
- 235. 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.
- 236. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of a preliminary engineering report by AECOM Technical Services, Inc., dated June 12, 2025, and titled Halls Bayou P118-00-00 Mainstream Improvements Downstream of Hopper (Halls Bayou Watershed, Bond ID C-41, Project ID P118-00-00-E007, Precinct 2).
- 237. Transmittal by Universal Services of the Department’s FY25 Annual Report.
- 238. Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on collaboration with the Houston Health Department.
- 239. Transmittal by Housing and Community Development of the 2025 Quarter 3 report related to the Disaster Recovery Harvey Program.
- 240. Transmittal by the Sheriff’s Office of the appointments of Jay Aldis as Chairman, Kiara Gradney as a Civil Service Commissioner, and Susie Rodriguez-Molina as a Joint Commissioner to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission.
- 241. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the September 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 242. Transmittal by the County Clerk of the minutes for the September 24, 2025 special meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court.
- 243. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of July 2025.
- 244. Transmittal by the Auditor of the unaudited and unadjusted monthly financial report for the month of August 2025.
- 245. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and various maintenance services for the Southeast Region for the Flood Control District (250311).
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- 246. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for construction of sidewalks for Cypress Station Area (2023) for Precinct 1 (250320).
- 247. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for de-icing/anti-icing material and related items for the Toll Road Authority (250249).
- 248. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for Smart Cushion Crash Attenuator (CCA) System Replacement and related items for the Toll Road Authority (240452).
- 249. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central West Region for the Flood Control District (250317).
- 250. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a project scheduled for advertisement for inspection and preventative maintenance, repair of storm water pump stations, rental of various pumps for the Toll Road Authority (250018).
- 251. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract with O'Brien Counseling Services, Inc. in the additional amount of $140,000 for sex offender treatment services for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the extended period of September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 (200159).
- 252. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. in the additional amount of $25,000 for outpatient substance abuse treatment services utilizing the University of Cincinnati Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - Substance Use Adult Curriculum for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 (240270).
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- 253. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract and an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $6,112,840 for residential treatment services for adult male and female felony probationers with co-occuring mental illness and substance abuse issues for Community Supervision & Corrections through August 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 254. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a renewal option and a modification of contract with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. for outpatient substance abuse treatment services utilizing the University of Cincinnati Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - Substance Use Adult Curriculum for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026, at a cost of $175,000 (240270).
- 255. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of notice of receipt of funds in the total amount of $217,124.80 from the sale of surplus and confiscated property through the county’s Public Surplus Online Auction and Houston Auto Auction for the period of September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
- 256. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of bids and proposals for advertised jobs that were opened October 27, 2025.
- 257. Transmittal by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 of a grant application submitted to the Houston Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $58,200, with an in-kind match of $71,790, for the FY 2025-2026 Solid Waste Management Grant Program.
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- 309 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.
- 258. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Carrie Rai, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Board of Directors, for a term ending October 30, 2028.
- 259. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Dr. Shubhada Hooli, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Hospital District Board of Trustees, dba Harris Health System Board, Position 4, for a two-year term beginning November 3, 2025, and ending November 3, 2027.
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- 260. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a resolution and ballot casting the Harris County Flood Control District’s 48 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to be appointed to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for a term beginning on January 1, 2026.
- 261. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a resolution and ballot casting Harris County’s 384 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to be appointed to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for a term beginning on January 1, 2026.
- 262. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, for discussion and possible action regarding the deployment of security and cybersecurity devices and an update on the audit of Harris County’s data and cybersecurity needs, and review of regional cybersecurity.
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- 322 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 323 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.
- 263. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Susana R. Molina, a joint nominee from the County Judge, Sheriff, and the District Attorney, to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission, for a term ending October 30, 2027.
- 264. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Melanie Miles Bazil, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission for a term ending October 30, 2027.
- 265. Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $385,729.25, with no required match, for the FY25 Strategies To Support Children Exposed to Violence grant program.
- 266. Request by Human Resources and Talent for discussion and possible action on the Compensation and Pay Equity Project results presented by Gallagher Benefit Services.
- 267. Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to execute an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to furnish, install, own, and maintain street lighting service for ten (10) streetlights on 3003 Stratton Ridge Road, subject to the Lighting Services Rate schedule and Service Rules and Regulations relating to the Provision of Delivery Service to Retail Customers, UPIN 21035MF1QK01, Precinct 2.
- 268. Request by the Flood Control District for approval to decree that the Harris County Flood Control District project serves a public purpose and public necessity, which requires that the Harris County Real Property Division be directed to acquire two tracts for the public project known as the Upper Cypress Creek Floodplain Preservation, for the purpose of floodplain preservation, authorizing eminent domain if necessary (Cypress Creek Watershed, Bond ID F-20, Project ID K100-00-00-R007, Precinct 4).
- 269. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the Professional Services Procurement Policy.
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- 270. Transmittal by the Flood Control District of the Construction Bid Calendar for Quarter 4 2025.
- 271. Request by the Toll Road Authority for approval of a second amendment with Ship Channel Constructors, LLC, a limited liability company the members of which are Traylor Bros., Inc. and Zachry Construction Corporation, for construction of the ship channel bridge replacement project to increase the contract value by a not-to-exceed amount of $173,400,000 and to update necessary contract documents associated with this amendment (Precinct 2).
- 272. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Houston Health Department (HHD) to facilitate data sharing on limited client-level identifiable health information data between the HHD Data to Care program and the Harris County Public Health Ryan White Grant Administration (RWGA) section.
- 273. Request by Public Health Services for approval of a data use agreement with Crosby Independent School District to obtain access to data for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability, including overdoses.
- 274. Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from The HAY Center Foundation a donation in the amount of $50,000.00 for The HAY Center.
- 275. Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 7 of a grant application submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality/Houston-Galveston Area Council for grant funds in the amount of $74,760.00 with a required match of $15,300.00 for the FY26 Illegal Dumping Grant Program.
- 276. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $149,875, with no required match, for the FY26 Grappler Devices Grant Project.
- 277. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $149,625, with no required cash match, for the FY26 JAG Child Abuse Unit Overtime Project.
- 278. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to include necessary provisions to qualify the Interlocal Agreement for federal funding under Department of Justice BJA FY24 Connect and Protect Grant.
- 279. Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $535,495.61 to fund the cost of salaries and benefits pending receipt of the FY26 Motorist Assistance Program (MAP), Incident Management Unit (IMU), and Tow and Go Program from Houston-Galveston Area Council.
- 280. Request by the Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute Appendix 1 of the FY 25 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI).
- 281. Request by the Fire Marshal’s Office for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.089 for discussion regarding security.
- 282. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office for grant funds in the amount of $500,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Crime Laboratory Portal Records Grant Program.
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- 283. Request by the Institute of Forensic Sciences for approval to accept from the U. S. Department of Justice/Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $336,113.65, with no required match, for the FY26 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program.
- 284. Request by the District Clerk for approval to lease eight (8) unreserved parking spaces at 1019 Congress Parking Garage at an approximate cost of $6,720.00 for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
- 285. Request by the District Clerk for approval to use the department’s procurement cards (P-cards) to purchase food, beverages and related supplies for various county functions, events, meetings, presentations, and community outreach functions not to exceed $20,000.00 during the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
- 286. Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Haynes & Boone, LLP, in connection with Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc. v. Harris County, Texas, Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-00479, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
- 288. Request by the District Attorney for approval of a grant resolution for the FY26 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
- 289. Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for grant funds in the amount of $4,000,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Indigent Defense Formula Grant.
- 290. Request by the County Treasurer for approval to accept $52,792 back into the general fund bank account from the non-redeemed juror pay cards issued in June 2025.
- 291. Transmittal by the County Treasurer of the Harris County Treasurer’s August 2025 Report.
- 292. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Omnigo Software, LLC in the amount of $10,211 to provide full compensation for services provided from January 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025 for data service for the District Attorney's Office through December 31, 2025.
- 293. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Department of Education to add Exhibit B to allow invoices for services for records management services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of May 22, 2025 - May 21, 2026, with no increase to the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
- 294. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. to replace Exhibit B Microsoft Enterprise enrollment of the agreement for Microsoft licenses for the Public Library through September 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 295. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract agreement with Microsoft Corporation in the additional amount of $24,000 for certain support services and cybersecurity incident response services, and to modify the milestone payment schedule for the IJIS Modernization Project for Microsoft Enterprise support services for Universal Services - Technology for the period of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 296. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to ES OPCO USA LLC, DBA: Veseris in the amount of $101,453 for ultra-low volume chemical spray units for Public Health Services for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250239), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
- 297. 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 Asakura Robinson Company LLC in the amount of $1,244,400 for professional architectural and/or engineering services to provide design implementation for John R. Harris Park (Phase I) for the Office of the County Engineer (230388), MWBE Contracted Goal: 17%.
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- 298. 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 Sentinel Offender Services, LLC for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services, Juvenile Probation, and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250021).
- 299. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of the Local Procurement Policy Manual change to raise the threshold amount from $50k to $100k and related changes to quote requirements per recent state law update.
- 300. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval to ratify an extension of contract with MC2 Civil, LLC for asphalt paving, improvements and related items at various locations for Precinct 4 through December 25, 2025 with no increase in pricing and for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds to be received (220230), MWBE Contracted Goal: 32%, MWBE Current Participation: 22.8%.
- 301. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval for the County Clerk to execute applicable bonds received from Firetron, Inc. for fire alarm monitoring services at various buildings and communication system upgrades for Building Operations Services, in connection with an extension approved by Commissioners Court on September 18, 2025 (200033), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
- 302. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchase on the basis of low quote and that the County Judge execute an agreement with CDW Government LLC in the amount of $218,025 for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) Software and support services for the District Clerk's Office for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
- 303. Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Netsync Network Solutions for network security hardware and software for Universal Services for the period of October 31, 2025 - October 30, 2026, at a cost of $201,500 (220383), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
- 304. Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements with Sentinel Offender Services, LLC for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services, Juvenile Probation, and the Community Supervision & Corrections Department for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250021).
- 305. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Gladys Adwoa Mansa Wilmot.
- 306. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action regarding the Contractor Safety Record Policy.
- 307. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month.
- 308. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring Elsik High School's 50th Anniversary.
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- 371 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 4:00 pm or upon completion of the regular order of business whichever is earlier.
- 309. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating October 2025 as the start of Flu Season in Harris County, TX.
- 310. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating October 2025 as Depression Awareness Month in Harris County, TX.
- 311. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution recognizing the Harris County Law Library for its 110 year anniversary.
- 312. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Ms. Katrina Arnim.
- 313. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing AVE Wheelchair Association and Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- 314. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 2025.
- 315. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 and the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a joint resolution celebrating the 60th Annual Tomball Holiday Parade.
- 316. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing October as Fire Prevention Month.
- 317. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the work of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) Houston Lodge.
- 318. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025, as Dia de los Muertos.
- 319. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Katy Asian Town & Marketplace’s Circle Around the Moon Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebration.
- 383 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 5:23 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 October 30, 2025. On this the 11th day of December, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
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- 443 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 4. FCD 8 Airboat training* 11/4-6/2025 Houston, TX $6,000 FCD 5. FCD 4 Carlson software training 11/4-7/2025 Houston, TX $1,995 FCD 6. FCD 1 TX Society Ecological Restoration 11/7-9/2025 San Antonio, TX $1,235 FCD Conference* 7. FCD 4 Heavy equipment training for trainers* 11/18/2025 Houston, TX - FCD ($14,125 appvd. 7/10 for 8 attnds.-add attnds. & date change) 8. FCD 1 Texas Turfgrass Association Conference* 12/8-10/2025 Denton, TX $1,040 FCD 9. US 535 Various workshops* FY 2026 Various $25,000 General $25,000 Other 10. PHS 25 Mosquito identification course 11/18-19/2025 Houston, TX $625 General 11. PHS 1 Texas HIV & STI Conference 11/30- Austin, TX $2,270 Grant 12/2/2025 12. PHS 2 State of African American Health Power 2/26/2026 Houston, TX $500 General Summit* 13. DRO 13 Tx. Chap. Assn. of Family & Conciliation 1/9/2026 Houston, TX $1,950 General Cts. virtual training 14. JUVPROB - Texas Corrections Association Special 11/12-14/2025 San Antonio, TX $8,129 General Populations Conf.* ($8,129 appvd. 9/18 for 8 attnds.-change funding source) 15. JUVPROB 1 Texas Infertility Prevention Convening* 11/13-14/2025 Austin, TX $410 Other 16. C1 9 Undercover surveillance for law 11/11-14/2025 Baytown, TX $1,800 Other enforcement training* 17. C1 1 ALERRT train the trainer* 12/14-20/2025 San Antonio, TX $2,040 Other 18. C1 3 FBI National Academy Leadership 3/2-5/2026 Rosenberg, TX $1,650 Other Certification Program*
- 445 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 34. SHERIFF 1 Defensive tactics re-certification* 11/10-14/2025 Atascocita, TX $1,500 General 35. SHERIFF 1 Leadership inventory for female 1/26-30/2026 Huntsville, TX $1,425 General executives training* 36. SHERIFF 26 Enh. all-hazards incident mgmt. & Multiple College Station, TX $51,318 Other unified command training* 37. SO-DET 1 Jail Administration Management & 11/9-14/2025 Huntsville, TX $1,100 Other Operations Program* 38. PD 30 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Program FY 2026 Various $124,433 Grant 5.0 39. PD 30 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Program FY 2026 Various $151,195 Grant 6.0 40. PD - Future Indigent Defense Leaders Multiple Various $24,358 General Program ($51,556 appvd. 1/23 for 40 attnds.-add exp. & $23,728 appvd. 10/16 for 40 attnds.-location change & add exp.) 41. PD 2 Managing human resources training 11/3/2025 Houston, TX $2,840 General 42. MAC 1 Key human resource management decisions 11/3/2025 Houston, TX $1,420 General training 43. JP 1.1 9 Texas Justice Court Training Center FY 2026 Various $2,415 General training 44. JP 1.2 14 TJCTC Experienced Court Personnel Multiple Various $10,000 General Conferences 45. JP 2.2 13 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2026 Various $18,500 General 46. JP 5.2 2 Texas Justice Court Training Center Multiple Various $1,706 General training 47. JP 7.1 1 Texas Justice Court Training Center 11/30- Galveston, TX $785 General training 12/3/2025
- 446 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 48. PBCT5 12 Continuing legal education classes Multiple Various $20,000 Other 49. DCTS 175 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2026 Various $190,000 General 50. AUD 6 Association of Healthcare Internal 11/12/2025 Houston, TX $1,350 General Auditors Virtual Conference 51. AUD 8 Houston Regional Healthcare Compliance 12/5/2025 Houston, TX $1,712 General Conference 52. TAC 50 Various conferences, trainings, & Multiple Various $21,500 General meetings* 53. PA 2 State of Texas & U.S. Bank Training 11/3-4/2025 Austin, TX $1,160 General Summit* ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Subtotal 1,696 In Texas average cost per attendee: $464 $786,169 ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- Total 1,955 Average cost per attendee: $552 $1,079,083 *Travel by county vehicle FY 2026 = 10/1/25-9/30/26
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- 1027 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:16 P.M.
- 1030 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:20 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
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- 1035 Commissioner, Precinct 4
- 1039 Transmittals
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- 113. Request for approval of various Out of Texas travel and training requests.
- 1065 Dept. No. Purpose Date(s) Location Cost Fund ---- -------- ----- ---------------------------------------- -------------- ------------------- -------- ------- 8. JP 2.2 4 Various fiscal year blanket requests* FY 2026 Various $14,000 General 9. DCTS 175 Various fiscal year blanket requests FY 2026 Various $100,000 General
- 1068 Commissioner, Precinct 3
- 1077 Public Hearing for Item 230 was from 3:35 P.M. through 3:35 P.M.
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- 1082 Transmittals
- 1084 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 1095 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 3:52 P.M. for Item 262.
- 1098 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 4:06 P.M., Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
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- 262. Request by Universal Services for an Executive Session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, for discussion and possible action regarding the deployment of security and cybersecurity devices and an update on the audit of Harris County’s data and cybersecurity needs, and review of regional cybersecurity.
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- 313. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing AVE Wheelchair Association and Disability Employment Awareness Month.
- 312. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution honoring the life of Ms. Katrina Arnim.
- 314. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval of a resolution celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 2025.
- 317. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution honoring the work of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) Houston Lodge.
- 318. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution recognizing Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025, as Dia de los Muertos.
- 309. Request by the County Judge for approval of a resolution designating October 2025 as the start of Flu Season in Harris County, TX.
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- 1130 At 3:52 P.M. Commissioner Ellis made a motion to be shown voting Aye on Items 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 319. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 319 will reflect Commissioner Ellis voting Aye.
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