PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The Commissioners Court approved spending up to $2,500 to sponsor the Houston Lawyers Association 71st Annual Scholarships and Awards Gala on May 2, 2026, with payment made to Houston Lawyers Foundation.

What it means for you

Harris County will contribute up to $2,500 in public funds to a 501(c)(3) organization sponsoring this legal community awards event.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, 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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$2,500Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Houston Lawyers FoundationLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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