PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The county is approving a fourth amendment to its agreement with the law firm Ogletree Deakins, which is handling a federal lawsuit filed by Lynwood Moreau against Harris County.

What it means for you

Harris County is modifying its existing legal representation arrangement for an ongoing federal civil case.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Ogletree DeakinsLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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