PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county approved a $50,000 agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to review the effects of planned traffic signal improvements and railroad pre-emption at the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road and Hufsmith Kuykendahl Road.

What it means for you

Union Pacific will be paid $50,000 to study how proposed signal changes at that Precinct 3 intersection interact with railroad crossings.

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.

Transportation — see all →Stuebner Airline Rd at Hufsmith Kuykendahl Rd, Precinct 3

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$50,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Union Pacific Railroad CompanyLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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