PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The Commissioners Court approved hiring the law firm Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP to represent Harris County in a federal civil lawsuit filed by Barbie Robinson.

What it means for you

Harris County is retaining outside legal counsel to defend itself in a federal lawsuit brought by a private individual; no financial terms are stated in this record.

Outcome

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLPLegistar 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 or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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