The Court approved directing the Office of County Administration to sign a nonbinding economic development MOU with an unnamed business prospect and continue negotiations toward a final agreement, with a focus on jobs and services for Northwest Harris County residents.

What it means for you

A final development deal is not yet set, but the County will negotiate further based on this framework, aiming to bring jobs and county services to the rapidly growing Northwest Harris County area.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to direct the Office of County Administration to execute the nonbinding economic development MOU, and to continue negotiations and bring back a definitive agreement based on the framework established in the MOU. Such agreement should prioritize providing access to good paying jobs for Harris County residents and delivering County services directly to residents in the rapidly developing Northwest Harris County region.The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.