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April 21, 2025 ·9:00 AM Closed ·Special Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 33 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 April 17, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 25-2485
  3. 3 Appearances before court
  4. 4 Members of the public may attend, participate and/or address Commissioners Court in-person or may view the meeting through the following link: https://www.harriscountytx.gov/Government/Court-Agenda/Court-Videos. Members of the public who attend the meeting in-person may make comments by signing up to speak by completing an appearance request form, and submitting it one hour before the commencement of the meeting, the form can be found at https://appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov. Speakers may address the Commissioners Court for up to one (1) minute in total, notwithstanding how many agenda items the speaker signs up to comment on. Members of the public who sign up to speak about a topic that does not address a specific agenda item 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. 5 It is the intention of the Harris County Commissioners Court to provide open access to all members of the public of Harris County to express themselves on issues addressed by County government. However, members of the public are reminded that the Harris County Commissioners Court is a constitutional court, created by the State with judicial, administrative and legislative powers. As such, the Harris County Commissioners Court possesses the authority to issue Contempt of Court citations. Accordingly, persons shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in addressing the Court, in participating in public discussions before the Court, and in all actions in the presence of the Court consistent with the rules and procedures of Harris County Commissioners Court. Profane, insulting or threatening language, and racial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the Court. Refusal to abide by the Court’s Order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation. Please refer to Public Notice for specific meeting as instructions are subject to change.
  6. 9 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a special meeting at 9:02 A.M. Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person and Judge Hidalgo and Commissioner Ellis were present virtually.
  7. 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.
  8. 11 Resolutions
  9. 1. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to support HB1359 and SB1513 that would help reduce the cost of electricity for low-income Texans. 25-2476 approved Pass
  10. 13 Management and Budget
  11. 2. Request by the Commissioners of Precincts 2 and 4 for discussion and possible action related to the annual mobility transfers from HCTRA to the County to be used for transportation projects that meet the requirements of Section 284.0031 of the Texas Transportation Code. 25-2487 approved Pass
  12. 15 Auditor
  13. 3. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 25-2482 approved Pass
  14. 16 Resolutions
  15. 17 County Judge
  16. 4. Request for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests. 25-2489 approved Pass
  17. 19 Executive Session
  18. 20 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. 5. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment. 25-2484 approved Pass
  20. 6. Request by the Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code for discussion and possible action regarding the legal interpretation of certain proposed statutory changes and their impact on existing and future County project financing. 25-2483 no action
  21. 23 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:31 A.M. The above and forgoing minutes have been read and examined by me and are a true and correct representation of the actions taken by Commissioners Court held on April 21, 2025. On this the 22nd day of May, 2025. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
  22. 24 page break
  23. 26 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 9:04 A.M. for Items 5 and 6.
  24. 28 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually to open Court at 10:03 A.M., Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were present in-person.
  25. 30 Commissioner Ellis arrived virtually at 10:04 A.M.
  26. 32 Judge Hidalgo arrived virtually at 10:05 A.M.
  27. 34 Executive Session
  28. 5. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment. 25-2484 approved Pass
  29. 37 page break
  30. 5. Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment. 25-2484 motion failed Fail
  31. 46 Management and Budget
  32. 50 page break
  33. 54 County Judge