PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county is approving a $143,260.26 amendment to its agreement with METRO to continue commuter bus service from the Baytown Park and Ride near San Jacinto Mall to downtown Houston through March 31, 2027.

What it means for you

Commuters in Baytown will continue to have bus service to downtown Houston for an extended period under this renewed agreement.

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 →Baytown / Downtown Houston

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?$143,260Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TexasLegistar 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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