PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

Probate Court No. 5 asked the Commissioners Court to approve a car allowance for its Court Investigator, paid from the General Fund in 26 installments per year starting January 10, 2026.

What it means for you

The Court Investigator at Probate Court No. 5 will receive a car allowance as part of their compensation beginning January 10, 2026.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Court Investigator, Probate Court No. 5Legistar record ↗

Who pays?General FundLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Probate Court No. 5 brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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