Commissioners Court
1001 Preston, 1st Floor
Agenda — 163 items
- 1 Public Notice
- 2 September 3, 2025 – NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
- 3 Appearances before court
- 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item 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.
- 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
- 10 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a special meeting at 10:12 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 11 County Administration
- 1. Request to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015.
- 13 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 3. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 15 Items are listed in chronological order as they were brought up by the Court and not in the order they appear on the Agenda.
- 4. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County, Texas Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 5. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County Flood Control District Contract Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 6. Request for approval of an order ratifying and confirming the terms and provisions of the Harris County Flood Control District Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, as established by the pricing certificate relating thereto; approving such pricing certificate; and containing other matters relating thereto.
- 18 Grants
- 7. Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.
- 20 County Engineer
- 8. Request for approval of the Office of County Engineer permit fee schedule implementing cost recovery fees as directed by Commissioners Court on October 29, 2024.
- 13. Request by the Public Defender for approval to accept from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant funds in the amount of $226,255, with no required match, for the FY26 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Cohort 6 Statewide Training & Mentoring Program.
- 24 County Clerk
- 24 Commissioners Court heard from various speakers
- 9. Request for discussion and action to select the necessary number of public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 10. Request for approval to accept from Eric Sanchez the donation of the San Jacinto City Area Directory to be archived at the Harris County Archives.
- 27 Grants
- 27 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:17 A.M. and returned at 10:19 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 11. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept from the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) grant funds in the amount of $11,000, with no required match, and execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding for the Naturalize Now, Houston! Celebrate Citizenship Initiative Program.
- 12. Request by Housing and Community Development for approval to accept an amendment to the agreement with the Texas General Land Office for the Harris County Mitigation Program Projects Contract using 2016 Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for the Cloverleaf Drainage Improvements Project.
- 13. Request by the Public Defender for approval to accept from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant funds in the amount of $226,255, with no required match, for the FY26 Future Indigent Defense Leaders Cohort 6 Statewide Training & Mentoring Program.
- 30 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:24 A.M. and returned at 10:29 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 14. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept the final portion of the GY 2025–2026 Ryan White Part A grant in the amount of $336,915 to be used for the final portion of the budget for the Ryan White Planning Council's Office of Support Program effective March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
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- 15. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept amendments to agreements with the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division modifying awards for the FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program.
- 33 ARPA
- 16. Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to reallocate a total of $20 million in funds from active projects in the ARPA Portfolio to support the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget.
- 34 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:37 A.M. and returned at 10:38 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 35 Auditor
- 17. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
- 37 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:40 A.M. and returned at 10:41 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 38 Purchasing
- 18. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $1,548,596.73 for provision of services related to the Community Mental Health Grant for the service period from September 1, 2024 – June 25, 2025.
- 40 Executive Session
- 40 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:47 A.M. and returned at 10:47 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 41 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.
- 19. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial and financial information received from a business prospect related to its location and expansion.
- 43 Resolutions
- 43 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:54 A.M. and returned at 10:56 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 20. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution celebrating Changing Young Children’s Lives through Education (CYCLE) for more than 20 years of empowering students through education.
- 45 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 46 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.
- 46 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 10:57 A.M. and returned at 10:59 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 48 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 8:11 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 September 9, 2025. On this the 16th day of October, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
- 49 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 11:09 A.M. and returned at 11:11 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 52 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 11:23 A.M. and returned at 11:25 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 55 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:30 A.M. and returned at 11:41 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 58 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 11:49 A.M. and returned at 12:03 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 61 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 12:00 P.M. and returned at 12:05 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 64 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 12:15 P.M. and returned at 12:17 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 67 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 12:42 P.M. and returned at 12:44 P.M. She did not miss any vote.
- 68 page break
- 71 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 12:49 P.M. and returned at 1:06 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 73 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 1:13 P.M. and returned at 1:14 P.M. He did not miss any vote.
- 75 Commissioners Court recessed at 1:14 P.M.
- 77 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:12 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 79 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
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- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 89 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 97 Commissioners Court recessed at 3:38 P.M.
- 101 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 4:04 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 107 County Administration
- 1. Request to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015.
- 112 page break
- 115 County Clerk
- 9. Request for discussion and action to select the necessary number of public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 119 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 124 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 133 ARPA
- 137 page break
- 139 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 146 Commissioners Court recessed at 5:45 P.M.
- 148 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 6:20 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 150 page break
- 154 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 162 Commissioners Court recessed at 6:23 P.M.
- 166 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 6:26 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 173 Management and Budget
- 178 page break
- 191 page break
- 193 County Clerk
- 198 Grants
- 207 page break
- 215 Auditor
- 219 Purchasing
- 222 page break
- 226 Resolutions
- 234 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 241 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 248 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 257 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 263 Judge Hidalgo left the courtroom at 6:52 P.M.
- 266 County Engineer
- 270 page break
- 274 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 279 page break
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 285 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 292 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 7:37 P.M. for Items 1, 9, and 19.
- 295 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 7:59 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
- 299 page break
- 303 Management and Budget
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
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- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 2. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY26 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
- 321 page break
- 328 County Administration
- 1. Request to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015.
- 1. Request to assemble the grievance committee for elected officials’ salaries pursuant to Local Government Code Section 152.015.
- 337 page break
- 343 County Clerk
- 9. Request for discussion and action to select the necessary number of public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 9. Request for discussion and action to select the necessary number of public members of the salary grievance committee pursuant to Section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- 352 page break
- 356 Emergency/Supplemental items
- 364 Executive Session