PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is renewing its contract with ECON Development, Inc. to perform general earthen and concrete channel repairs countywide for the Flood Control District for one year at a cost of $7,000,000.

What it means for you

Flood control channel maintenance work will continue across Harris County, which helps manage stormwater and reduce flooding risk for residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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 →Harris County (countywide)

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$7,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?ECON Development, Inc.; Flood Control DistrictLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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