PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

After a closed executive session, the court voted to appoint two Hearing Officers to handle the administrative process for adjudicating toll violation cases in Harris County.

What it means for you

Residents who receive toll violation notices in Harris County will have their cases heard by two newly appointed Hearing Officers under the county's administrative adjudication process.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to appoint two Hearing Officers to adjudicate the Administrative Adjudication Procedure for toll violations in Harris County in accordance with Section 284 of the Texas Transportation Code. 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.

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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. County Attorney brought it forward. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, who's being appointed, or what they're being appointed to — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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