PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county approved an agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 43 to share wastewater surveillance data as part of the county's wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) program.

What it means for you

Harris County and Municipal Utility District No. 43 will exchange data from monitoring wastewater, which is used to track the spread of disease in the community.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 43Legistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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