PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The court approved exemptions to the Strategic Hiring Policy for certain position control numbers (PCNs) in departments that are not exempt from that policy.

What it means for you

Certain county job positions will be allowed to bypass normal hiring restrictions under the Strategic Hiring Policy.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to approve the Strategic Hiring Policy exemptions for PCNs in non-exempt departments. 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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Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the November 13, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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