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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The county is entering a formal agreement with the VA's Michael E. DeBakey Health Care System to coordinate law enforcement, emergency response, and security operations at two locations: the Katy VA Outpatient Clinics and the Sheriff's Office at 1200 Baker Street.

What it means for you

The agreement clarifies which agency is responsible for security and emergency response at the named VA and Sheriff's Office facilities.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

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

50, per the official record.

Public safety — see all →Katy VA Outpatient Clinics (750 West Green Blvd., 77450) and 1200 Baker Street

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?United States Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey Health Care System (MEDVAMC VAHCS)Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 16, 2026 meeting Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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