PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The county is entering into a $350,000 interlocal agreement with the Geotechnology Research Institute of the Houston Advanced Research Center to support the Flood Control District's resilience programs and policies countywide.

What it means for you

A research institute will provide services to help the Flood Control District implement programs aimed at building resilience to flooding across Harris County.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Countywide

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

How much?$350,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Geotechnology Research Institute of the Houston Advanced Research CenterLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the November 13, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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