PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The county is accepting a donated Meade 90AZ-ADR telescope, valued at $100, for the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.

What it means for you

The Environmental Education Center will receive a telescope for use in its programming at no cost to the county.

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.

Parks — see all →John Paul Landing

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

How much?$100Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?John Paul Landing Environmental Education CenterLegistar 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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