PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-31

The county is amending its agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation to extend the end date of a SMART Grant to September 14, 2027, giving more time to complete the federally funded transportation technology project.

What it means for you

The county gets additional time through September 2027 to complete work funded by the FY 2022 federal SMART Grant for transportation improvements.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the County Engineer brought it forward. Taken up at the March 31, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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