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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Court approved allowing a county department to use a procurement card or reimburse staff for meal, food, and beverage expenses up to $5,000 for fiscal year 2025–2026.

What it means for you

Department staff can charge or be reimbursed for food and beverage costs at work-related functions up to $5,000 over the coming fiscal year.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–1, per the official record.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$5,000Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 16, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a beneficiary or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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