PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The county is paying the Houston Chronicle $138,671 to settle and fully compensate for newspaper advertisement services the Flood Control District used during 2025.

What it means for you

The Houston Chronicle will receive payment resolving a dispute or outstanding balance for ads placed by the Harris County Flood Control District.

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

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Harris County Flood Control District

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?$138,671Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Hearst Newspaper Partnership, LP dba Houston ChronicleLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the February 26, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-1417-181124 — data from official records via PlainDocket.