PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is seeking to advertise for firms to submit their qualifications to design safety improvements to the Washburn Tunnel, specifically replacing its Motor Control Center (MCC).

What it means for you

This starts the process of finding an architectural and engineering firm to design the replacement of the electrical Motor Control Center in the Washburn Tunnel, affecting residents who use the tunnel in Precinct 2.

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.

Transportation — see all →Washburn Tunnel, Precinct 2

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official 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, who's paid, or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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