The Commissioners Court authorized Harris County's County Attorney to intervene in a federal lawsuit — Silencer Shop Foundation et al. v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives et al. — pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
What it means for you
Harris County will formally join as a party in an existing federal court case involving the ATF, which could affect how firearms regulations are enforced in the county.
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.