PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Commissioners Court approved updates to the Worksite Safety Policy, which is part of Harris County's Construction Project Safety Policy.

What it means for you

Harris County's official rules for keeping workers safe at construction project sites have been updated.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve Item 296 as amended. 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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of County Administration brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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