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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Court approved scheduling a public hearing on February 12, 2026, to consider re-adopting and updating the county's guidelines for granting tax abatements in reinvestment zones, which would be effective from February 12, 2026 through February 11, 2028.

What it means for you

Residents and businesses will have a chance to weigh in before the county decides whether to renew the rules governing property tax breaks for reinvestment zones.

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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity brought it forward. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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