PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is returning $55,988 in unclaimed juror pay card funds from August 2025 back into the general fund bank account.

What it means for you

Money loaded onto juror pay cards that jurors never used is being reclaimed by the county rather than sitting idle.

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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$55,988Legistar 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 beneficiary or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0701-178359 — data from official records via PlainDocket.