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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

The Court approved a new Fit For Duty Second Opinion Policy proposed by the Human Resources and Talent department.

What it means for you

This establishes a formal county policy governing when and how employees may be required to obtain a second medical opinion regarding their fitness to perform their job duties.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

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

4–0, 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Human Resources and Talent brought it forward. Taken up at the October 30, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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