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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county approved an agreement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 20 to share wastewater surveillance data as part of the county's wastewater-based epidemiology program.

What it means for you

This allows the county to use wastewater data from the utility district to monitor public health trends in that area.

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.

Health — see all →Northwest Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 20Legistar 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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