PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county approved a contract change with G.A.M Construction Inc. for renovations to the Harris County Public Defender's Office at 1310 Prairie, adding 53 calendar days to the project timeline.

What it means for you

The renovation project for the Public Defender's Office will take 53 additional days to complete, delaying when the office receives its finished space.

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 →1310 Prairie, Precinct 1

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?G.A.M Construction Inc.Legistar 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 or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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