The court directed Universal Services to submit updates and recommendations from the Broadband Task Force every six months, covering project progress, community engagement, and stakeholder feedback, and adopted the Task Force's bylaws.

What it means for you

Harris County residents will receive regular public reporting on broadband expansion efforts, and the Broadband Task Force now has formally adopted bylaws.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, for Universal Services to submit updates and recommendations from the Broadband Task Force to the Harris County Commissioners Court on a biannual basis. These transmittals shall occur every six months and include progress on broadband projects, community engagement outcomes and stakeholder feedback; and to adopt the bylaws as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.