PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Court approved a Preliminary Investment Memo authorizing an additional $5,000,000 for the Thomas Street Facility Phase 2 project, bringing total authorization to $5,300,000.

What it means for you

Work on the second phase of the Thomas Street Facility can move forward with up to $5,300,000 in total authorized funding.

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.

Contracts & spending — see all →Thomas Street Facility

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$5,300,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Thomas Street Facility - Phase 2 projectLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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