PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Commissioners Court approved a preliminary investment memo and initial funding for a project focused on planning and governance for jail infrastructure improvements, totaling just over $1.25 million.

What it means for you

Harris County will begin early-stage planning work related to jail infrastructure, backed by an initial $1,255,000 in commercial paper funding.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–1, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,250,000Legistar record ↗

Who pays?commercial paper funding in the amountLegistar 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 a beneficiary — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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