PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The Court went into a closed executive session to discuss the County Attorney position, and afterward voted to name Jonathan Fombonne as County Attorney, effective immediately.

What it means for you

Harris County now has Jonathan Fombonne serving as its County Attorney, the county's chief legal officer.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to name Jonathan Fombonne as the County Attorney, effective immediately. 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Jonathan FombonneLegistar record ↗

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

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

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