PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

The Toll Road Authority is renewing its contract with Southwest Shipyard, L.P. for dry docking, painting, repairs, maintenance, and inspections of ferryboats for one year at a cost of $396,000.

What it means for you

This keeps a vendor under contract to maintain and repair the county's ferryboats, affecting ferry service for Toll Road Authority users.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$396,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Southwest Shipyard, L.P.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 30, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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