PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Commissioner of Precinct 2 requested the appointment of Filemon Vela to the Board of Directors of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, effective July 15, 2026, for a term ending March 19, 2029.

What it means for you

Filemon Vela will serve on the board that oversees Harris County's sports and convention facilities through March 2029.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to appoint Filemon Vela effective July 15, 2026 to the Board of Directors of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation for a term ending March 19, 2029. 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who?Filemon VelaLegistar record ↗

To what?Board of Directors of the Harris County SportsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Commissioner of Precinct 2 brought it forward. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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