PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The court approved an interlocal agreement with the Houston Police Department to provide law enforcement for an Election Security Task Force covering several upcoming elections through November 2026.

What it means for you

HPD officers will help provide security for Harris County elections — including the November 2025, March 2026, May 2026, and November 2026 elections.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

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 benefits?City of Houston Police Department (HPD)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Clerk brought it forward. 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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