PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county approved a $73,827.35 agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC to move utility poles that are in the way of the Barwood Subdivision Drainage Improvements project.

What it means for you

CenterPoint Energy will relocate conflicting utility poles so that drainage improvement work in the Barwood Subdivision area in Precinct 3 can proceed.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Barwood Subdivision, Precinct 3

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

How much?$73,827Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCLegistar 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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