Harris Health asked the Court to schedule and authorize notice of a public hearing on March 19, 2026, regarding its plan to acquire by condemnation about 8.9 acres of Hermann Park next to Ben Taub Hospital to expand and redevelop that hospital; the Court voted to extend time on this item.

What it means for you

If ultimately approved, a public hearing would be set for March 19, 2026, giving residents an opportunity to weigh in before the county moves forward with taking parkland near Ben Taub Hospital for hospital expansion.

Outcome

Four separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 329. A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to extend the time. The motion carried by the following vote: