The Court directed multiple county departments to develop a new countywide Worksite Safety Policy for all county construction projects and return with it on November 13, 2025.

What it means for you

The policy would set uniform safety, monitoring, training, and enforcement standards for construction worksites across Harris County, with input from labor and industry stakeholders.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to direct the Office of County Administration, in partnership with Engineering Department, Toll Road, Flood Control District, Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, Purchasing Agent, County Attorney’s Office, and Court Offices, to return to Commissioners Court on November 13, 2025, with a countywide Worksite Safety Policy establishing uniform standards for all County construction projects. At a minimum, this policy shall: incorporate feedback from labor and industry stakeholders; be modeled after evidence-based best practices from peer counties, labor and other organizations; be designed to reduce worksite injuries and improve worker protection; establish clear safety, monitoring, and inspection standards; and include training and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

3–0, per the official record.