The Commissioner of Precinct 2 requested that a Ship Channel bridge currently under construction by HCTRA be named after Dr. Richard Tapia, a Rice University engineering professor and faculty director of the Tapia Center.
What it means for you
A new bridge over the Ship Channel will officially carry the name of Dr. Richard Tapia once the naming is approved.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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.