The court declared the Sam Houston Tollway / State Highway 225 Direct Connector Project a public necessity and authorized the Harris County Toll Road Authority to sign an encroachment agreement with Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC to allow conduit installation for the project.

What it means for you

Harris County Toll Road Authority can now formally work with Kinder Morgan to route pipeline-related conduits through areas affected by the new direct connector construction in Precinct 2.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.