PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The Commissioners Court approved the creation of 12 new positions, effective January 10, 2026, to support the Harris County Safety Record Policy.

What it means for you

Twelve new county employees will be hired to carry out Harris County's Safety Record Policy; the document does not describe how this directly affects residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, 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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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