Harris Health asked the court to schedule and announce a public hearing for March 19, 2026, on its plan to take roughly 8.9 acres of Hermann Park by condemnation to expand Ben Taub Hospital. The court voted to suspend the ten-minute rule for this item.
What it means for you
This procedural vote removed the standard ten-minute time cap so discussion of the proposed parkland condemnation and public hearing could continue.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to suspend the ten minute rule. 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.