PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county approved an agreement with CenterPoint Energy for the removal of existing overhead utility lines in Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision that conflict with Harris County Flood Control's access needs, at no cost to Harris County.

What it means for you

Overhead utility lines in the Tower Oaks Plaza area will be removed to allow flood control operations, and Harris County will pay nothing for this work.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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 →Tower Oaks Plaza Subdivision, Precinct 3

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the March 19, 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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