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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county's Flood Control District is approving a project to advertise for bids on channel conveyance improvements to Poor Farm Ditch between Bellaire Blvd and University Blvd.

What it means for you

This moves a flood drainage improvement project forward by authorizing it to be publicly advertised so contractors can submit bids.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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 →Bellaire Blvd to University Blvd (Poor Farm Ditch)

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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 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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