The Commissioners Court approved a fourth amendment to the county's legal services agreement with outside law firm Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech P.C. in connection with a federal lawsuit filed by Octevia Wagner and others against Harris County (Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-2886).
What it means for you
Harris County is continuing to use this outside law firm to defend itself in this lawsuit, updating their agreement for the fourth time.
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.