The Commissioners Court approved hiring the law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP to provide professional legal services in connection with a federal civil lawsuit filed by Steven F. Hotze and Aubrey Taylor against Harris County and several named individuals.
What it means for you
Harris County is retaining outside legal counsel to defend itself and named officials in a federal lawsuit; no financial terms are stated in this record.
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.