PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-31

The Office of the County Engineer asked the Court to have the County Judge sign a Recreational License Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow public safety enhancements along Westheimer Parkway inside Barker Reservoir in Precinct 4. The Court approved it.

What it means for you

If the agreement proceeds, Harris County can carry out public safety improvements on Westheimer Parkway within the Barker Reservoir area, which is federal land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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.

Public safety — see all →Barker Reservoir, Precinct 4

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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