PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Court approved hiring the law firm Ogletree Deakins as special outside counsel to handle a threatened lawsuit against Harris County by a current county employee.

What it means for you

Harris County will be represented by Ogletree Deakins in connection with potential litigation brought by a current county employee.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

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

3–0, 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?Ogletree DeakinsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Attorney 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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