PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Court approved allowing the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, to hold the 2026 Houston Strollathon fundraiser at Bear Creek Pioneers Park, including ticket and merchandise sales.

What it means for you

The International Rett Syndrome Foundation can use Bear Creek Pioneers Park to host a fundraising event with commercial activity in 2026.

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 →Bear Creek Pioneers Park

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

Who benefits?International Rett Syndrome FoundationLegistar 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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