PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The county is approving a second amendment to its existing legal services agreement with the law firm Germer PLLC to continue representing Harris County in Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits.

What it means for you

Germer PLLC will continue providing legal defense to Harris County in tort claims cases under updated contract terms.

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

5–0, 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 benefits?Germer PLLCLegistar 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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