PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county approved an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to install an electric meter at a Precinct 1 address to power a traffic signal, and authorized the County Auditor to pay the ongoing monthly electric bills.

What it means for you

A traffic signal at Fairbanks North Houston Road and Houston Avenue in Precinct 1 will receive electric service, with the county paying monthly utility bills going forward.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

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): Absent

4–0, per the official record.

Transportation — see all →9498 Fairbanks North Houston Road, Precinct 1

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 benefits?CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 14, 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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