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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

Harris County is entering an interlocal agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 230 to share wastewater surveillance data as part of the county's wastewater-based epidemiology program.

What it means for you

The county and MUD 230 will exchange wastewater data that can be used to track disease trends in the community through the WBE program.

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.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 230Legistar 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 dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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