PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The County Judge was asked to sign an amendment to the county's agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid that updates the indirect cost rate and two exhibits, covering homeowner preservation legal help, with no increase to the total contract amount.

What it means for you

Lone Star Legal Aid continues providing homeowner preservation legal assistance to Harris County residents under an administratively updated contract at no extra cost.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

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

5–0, 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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Lone Star Legal AidLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. 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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