PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county approved an agreement letting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo use Sheriff's Office K9 teams and two SkyWatch towers for security during the 2026 rodeo season, with HLSR paying for the overtime costs.

What it means for you

Rodeo attendees will have additional law enforcement security presence, and the cost of that overtime will be covered by HLSR rather than county taxpayers.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (HLSR)Legistar record ↗

Who pays?Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. (HLSR) reimburses overtime costs; amount not stated in documentLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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