PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The Commissioners Court approved a second amendment to the county's legal services agreement with outside law firm Viada & Strayer in connection with a federal lawsuit involving the death of Roderick Brooks (Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-0322).

What it means for you

Harris County is continuing to use the law firm Viada & Strayer to defend the county in this wrongful death lawsuit, with updated contract terms.

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.

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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?Viada & StrayerLegistar 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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