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September 8, 2026 ·9:00 AM Closed ·Special Meeting

1001 Preston, 1st Floor

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Agenda — 138 items

  1. 1 Public Notice
  2. 2 September 1, 2026 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 26-5677
  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 at a regular meeting will also be limited to one (1) minute and will address the Court after all agenda related comments have been made. For business court or special meetings, speakers may only sign up to address topics that pertain to posted agenda items. Members of the public are also invited to email their written comments to Commissioners Court at CommissionersCourt@harriscountytx.gov.
  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. 6 The Harris County Commissioners Court convened in-person and virtually at a special meeting at 9:07 A.M. Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  7. 8 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. 10 Commissioners Court heard from various speakers.
  9. 1. Request for discussion and possible action regarding the identification of high-value, underutilized County real estate assets to sell to generate General Fund revenue for the FY27 budget. 26-5694 approved Pass
  10. 12 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 9:25 A.M. and returned at 9:30 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  11. 2. Request to consider the Salary Grievance Committee’s recommendation to increase the Treasurer’s salary to $181,411.36 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.016(c). 26-5695 no action
  12. 3. Request for approval of payment in the amount of $3,000 to The Management Action Center for on demand professional leadership development to be utilized through December 31, 2027. 26-5738 approved Pass
  13. 14 Commissioner Briones left the courtroom at 9:51 A.M. and returned at 9:52 A.M. She did not miss any vote.
  14. 4. Request for approval to transfer two general fund Early Childhood positions from the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, including associated budget and equipment, to the Office of County Administration effective September 19, 2026. 26-5696 approved Pass
  15. 16 Management and Budget
  16. 16 Commissioner Ramsey left the courtroom at 10:11 A.M. and returned at 10:17 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  17. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  18. 6. Request for Commissioners Court to adopt the 2027 Constable Service fees. 26-5702 approved Pass
  19. 18 Commissioner Ellis left the courtroom at 10:12 A.M. and returned at 10:15 A.M. He did not miss any vote.
  20. 19 Housing and Community Development
  21. 7. Request for approval of a third amendment to an agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. funded by PY2024/PY2025 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Funds and RDA Chapter 381 Homeless Funds (Fund 2403) in the amount of $398,110.41 for the Endeavors Emergency Service Grant project. 26-5389 approved Pass
  22. 20 Commissioners Court recessed at 10:42 A.M.
  23. 21 Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
  24. 8. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Channelview Independent School District for two Youth Service Specialists for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 and the District agrees to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per Youth Service Specialist which represents one-half of the total personnel and mileage cost for each position. 26-5656 approved Pass
  25. 22 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 10:50 A.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Garcia, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  26. 9. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with Klein Independent School District (KISD) for five Youth Service Specialists for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, and for KISD to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position. 26-5673 approved Pass
  27. 10. Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena for one Youth Service Specialist for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, and for the City to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position. 26-5691 approved Pass
  28. 25 Probate Courts
  29. 11. Request by Probate Court No. 3 for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to establish the collaborative framework and responsibilities for upcoming facility renovation projects. 26-5707 approved Pass
  30. 26 Commissioner Ramsey arrived in-person at 10:51 A.M.
  31. 27 District Courts
  32. 12. Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas for reimbursement of salary costs effective March 31, 2026. 26-5719 approved Pass
  33. 29 Grants
  34. 29 Commissioner Ellis arrived in-person at 10:53 A.M.
  35. 13. Request by the County Judge for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2027, for the FY25 HC - Accessible Hazards Alert System (AHAS) Sustainment Project. 26-5679 approved Pass
  36. 31 ARPA
  37. 14. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to extend the project completion deadline to August 2027 for the civic art projects in the Barrett and Highlands communities to ensure all planned improvements are fully implemented. 26-5690 approved Pass
  38. 33 Auditor
  39. 15. Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. 26-0018 approved Pass
  40. 35 Purchasing
  41. 35 Executive Session
  42. 16. Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with MLN Fire Protection Company in the additional amount of $600,000 for additional services for inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire and life safety systems equipment and related items for Harris County for the extended period of September 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, MWBE Contracted Goal: 0.44%, MWBE Current Participation: 1.94%. 26-5712 approved Pass
  43. 17. Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with HealthConnect Texas in the amount of $31,249 for secure electronic exchange of protected health information for the Sheriff’s Office to provide for full compensation for services provided from August 27, 2025 through August 26, 2026. 26-5714 approved Pass
  44. 18. Request for approval of the order permitting the assignment of a contract with The Brandt Companies, LLC (assignor) to Southland Industries (assignee) for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system upgrades at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center for the Office of the County Engineer (250085), MWBE Contracted Goal: 4.90%. 26-5713 approved Pass
  45. 19. Request for approval of a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program purchase on the basis of lowest quote meeting specifications from Team Marathon Fitness, Inc. in the amount of $220,079 for gym equipment and related items for community centers for Precinct 1, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. 26-5689 approved Pass
  46. 40 County Judge
  47. 20. Request for approval of additional general funds in the amount of $2,820 to cover parking expenses with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC through September 30, 2026. 26-5721 approved Pass
  48. 42 Commissioner, Precinct 1
  49. 21. Request for approval to transfer all utility bills and authorize the County Auditor to pay monthly bills per the completion of construction for Hill at Sims Park at 11808 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77047, which includes all deposits/fees for the transferring of the utility services, UPIN 22101MF2EN01, Precinct 1. 26-5708 approved Pass
  50. 44 Commissioner, Precinct 3
  51. 22. Request for discussion and possible action regarding reimbursement to the City of Houston for emergency services provided on Harris County toll roads. 26-5678 approved Pass
  52. 23. Request for possible action on Reliant Park continuing to host area high school graduation ceremonies. 26-5697 no action
  53. 24. Request for approval to execute a Joint Participation Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Grant Road Public Utility District to design and construct a sidewalk along Kluge Road and Old Kluge Road and all related appurtenances. 26-5672 approved Pass
  54. 25. Request for approval of appointments to the position of Presiding Election Judge or Alternate Election Judge for a two-year term beginning August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2028 and to make revisions on other appointments. 26-5674 approved Pass
  55. 49 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  56. 26. Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Rice University’s Center for Civic Leadership to initiate a semester long internship with Precinct 4’s Planning Department to investigate economic, public health, and social cohesion impacts related to placemaking in underserved neighborhoods at no cost to Harris County extending from August to December 2026. 26-5726 approved Pass
  57. 51 Transmittals
  58. 51 page break
  59. 27. Transmittal by the Office of the County Engineer of a revision to the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the East Richey Road Improvement Project (CSJ 0912-72-799) in Precinct 1, amending the federal funding to $4,577,767 to locally fund the engineering phase and expedite the project. 26-5636 accepted
  60. 28. Transmittal by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the Tax Year 2026 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and the revised Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Harris County, as calculated by the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office in conjunction with the Auditor’s Office and the Office of Management and Budget. 26-5739 accepted
  61. 54 Executive Session
  62. 29. Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion and possible action related to the executive compensation for certain appointed officials. 26-5693 no action
  63. 30. Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 to provide an update on Odonnell v. Harris County. 26-5717 no action
  64. 59 County Administration
  65. 60 County Administration
  66. 62 There being no further business, the Commissioners Court adjourned at 5:28 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 8, 2026. On this the 15th day of October, 2026. Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk by_________________________ Deputy
  67. 63 Emergency/Supplemental items
  68. 64 Commissioners Court recessed at 12:05 P.M.
  69. 64 page break
  70. 66 Adjournment.
  71. 83 page break
  72. 98 page break
  73. 108 County Administration
  74. 114 Request for discussion and possible action regarding the identification of high-value, underutilized County real estate assets to sell to generate General Fund revenue for the FY27 budget. 26-5694 approved Pass
  75. 120 page break
  76. 122 Management and Budget
  77. 125 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  78. 129 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 2:05 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  79. 133 Commissioners Court went into Closed Executive Session at 2:05 P.M. for Item 30.
  80. 135 Commissioners Court returned in-person and virtually to open Court at 3:01 P.M., Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  81. 141 Management and Budget
  82. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  83. 143 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  84. 144 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701
  85. 145 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701
  86. 146 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  87. 148 Commissioners Court recessed at 3:56 P.M.
  88. 150 Commissioners Court reconvened in-person and virtually at 4:16 P.M., Commissioner Ellis, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Ramsey, and Commissioner Briones were in-person.
  89. 154 Management and Budget
  90. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  91. 156 page break
  92. 162 *RECORDER’S MEMORANDUM
  93. 168 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 3 and 6. At 4:27 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on Items 3 and 6. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 6 and 3 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
  94. 180 Request for Commissioners Court to adopt the 2027 Constable Service fees. 26-5702 approved Pass
  95. 181 Request for Commissioners Court to adopt the 2027 Constable Service fees. 26-5702 approved Pass
  96. 182 page break
  97. 191 Judge Hidalgo arrived in-person at 4:25 P.M.
  98. 194 Commissioner, Precinct 3
  99. 200 *RECORDER’S MEMORANDUM
  100. 202 Judge Hidalgo was not present for the votes taken on Items 3 and 6. At 4:27 P.M. Judge Hidalgo directed the County Clerk’s Office to record her voting Aye on Items 3 and 6. Therefore, all votes taken on Items 6 and 3 will reflect Judge Hidalgo voting Aye.
  101. 203 page break
  102. 205 County Administration
  103. 211 Management and Budget
  104. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  105. 217 Commissioner, Precinct 3
  106. 221 page break
  107. 233 Management and Budget
  108. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  109. 237 page break
  110. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  111. 239 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  112. 240 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  113. 241 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  114. 242 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701
  115. 243 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  116. 244 page break
  117. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  118. 252 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  119. 253 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  120. 254 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  121. 255 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  122. 256 page break
  123. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  124. 258 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  125. 259 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 motion failed Fail
  126. 260 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  127. 261 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701
  128. 262 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  129. 263 page break
  130. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  131. 271 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  132. 272 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  133. 273 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  134. 274 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  135. 275 page break
  136. 5. Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  137. 282 Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 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. 26-5701 approved Pass
  138. 288 Commissioner Garcia left the courtroom at 5:18 P.M.

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