PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The County Attorney is seeking approval for a second amendment to the legal services agreement with the law firm Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, related to specific sections of the Texas Government Code and Texas Administrative Code.

What it means for you

This extends or modifies the county's outside legal counsel arrangement for matters involving state law provisions affecting Harris County.

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Attorney brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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