PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The county approved purchasing Metro bus passes from the Metropolitan Transit Authority for current and new clients who need to travel to court appearances.

What it means for you

Clients of a county program who must appear in court may receive bus passes to help them get there.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (2-1)

How each member voted

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

2–1, per the official record.

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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

Who's paid?Current and new clients needing to appear for courtLegistar 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 dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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