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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The court approved self-insuring the bond requirements for certain Harris County officials and employees instead of purchasing surety bonds, as permitted under the Texas Government Code and Local Government Code.

What it means for you

Harris County will cover bond obligations for certain officials and employees itself rather than paying a third party for surety bonds.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, 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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the December 11, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, who's paid, or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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