PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The county is authorizing the purchase of two properties near Old Richmond Road in Precinct 4 to build a stormwater detention basin, with eminent domain authorized if the owners will not sell voluntarily.

What it means for you

Two property owners in Precinct 4 may be required to sell their land so a detention basin can be built to hold floodwater and reduce flooding in the Brays Bayou Watershed.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Precinct 4, Brays Bayou Watershed, near Old Richmond Road

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Real Property Division brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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