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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Court approved allowing non-motorized watercraft to be used for recreational purposes on the retention ponds at John Paul Landing Park.

What it means for you

Residents will be permitted to use non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks or canoes, on the retention ponds at John Paul Landing Park.

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 →John Paul Landing Park

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?John Paul Landing Park usersLegistar 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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