PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The County Judge and Precinct 3 Commissioner asked the Commissioners Court to officially designate February 2026 as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Harris County. The court approved the resolution.

What it means for you

This is a symbolic designation with no direct spending or policy change; it signals county support for pet spay and neuter awareness during February 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AbsentAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AbsentLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–0, 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. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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