PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-31

The Commissioner of Precinct 2 asked the Court to pass a resolution recognizing the Harris County Universal Services Department for receiving the IDC 2026 Smart Cities North America Award. The Court approved it.

What it means for you

The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the department's award and has no direct financial or policy effect on residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, 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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Harris County Universal Services DepartmentLegistar 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 31, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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