The Commissioners Court approved updates to Harris County's construction worksite safety policy, but held back one section (13.3) and directed a committee to develop progressive discipline recommendations by May 1, 2026, with a final recommendation due August 6, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County construction workers and contractors will operate under a revised safety policy, though the discipline rules are still being developed and are not yet finalized.

Outcome

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 296. A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the proposed updated Harris County Safety Policies for Construction Projects, with the exception of Section 13.3 of Worksite Safety Policy, and to direct the Worksite Safety Committee to return with policy recommendations for progressive discipline that include defined stages of enforcement and disciplinary tools proportionate to the severity of violations to DEEO and Court offices by May 1, 2026, for review, with a final recommendation to Commissioners Court at the time of the policy’s annual review on August 6, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: