PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The Commissioners Court approved a drainage improvement project in the Lakeshore area of Precinct 3 and directed the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire one drainage easement tract for it.

What it means for you

Harris County will acquire a drainage easement in the Lakeshore area to carry out drainage improvements, which could benefit residents in that area by addressing flooding or drainage issues.

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 →Lakeshore, Precinct 3

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 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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