PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is awarding a $1,500,000 contract to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to conduct a flood risk analysis study for the Halls Bayou Watershed for the Flood Control District.

What it means for you

A professional engineering firm will study flood risk in the Halls Bayou Watershed, which could inform future flood control planning 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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Halls Bayou Watershed

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?$1,500,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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