PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-20

Harris County is renewing its agreement with the City of El Lago to house El Lago's prisoners in Harris County jails from December 13, 2024 through December 12, 2025, charging $102 per inmate per day.

What it means for you

Harris County jails will continue accepting prisoners from El Lago, and Harris County will collect revenue of $102 per inmate per day for that service.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, 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

How much?$102Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Harris County (receiving revenue); City of El Lago (jail housing for its prisoners)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the November 20, 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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