PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-22

The county is seeking proposals for professional engineering services to build a prototype flood warning system for Harris County roads, called SMART.

What it means for you

If the project moves forward, Harris County roads could be equipped with a flood warning system intended to alert residents to dangerous road conditions.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the January 22, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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