PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The county is renewing a personal services contract with Denise Davis of Davis Kaufman, PLLC for $95,000 to represent Harris County as a legislative liaison in Austin for one year starting January 31, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County will continue to have a paid lobbyist/liaison working on its behalf at the Texas Legislature during the 2026 legislative period.

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.

Contracts & spending — see all →Austin, TX (on behalf of Harris County)

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?$95,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Denise Davis, Partner with Davis Kaufman, PLLCLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc25-6624-170965 — data from official records via PlainDocket.