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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Court is asked to accept a donated bronze plaque from an anonymous donor; the plaque was originally installed in 1926 at the entrance of the Houston Negro Hospital in Houston's Third Ward.

What it means for you

If approved, Harris County would take ownership of a nearly 100-year-old historical plaque from a historically significant hospital in the Third Ward.

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.

Parks — see all →Houston Third Ward

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
Who benefits?Harris CountyLegistar 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 or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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