PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The court approved renewing its annual agreement with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) for economic development services for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County continues its relationship with BAHEP to support economic development activities in the Bay Area Houston region for another year.

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.

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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?Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)Legistar 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-2004-182924 — data from official records via PlainDocket.