The county approved 14 new positions starting May 16, 2026, and directed the Office of Management and Budget to transfer $5,933,104 in secondary fire code funds to support fire and life safety inspections in unincorporated Harris County.
What it means for you
Residents in unincorporated Harris County will have increased fire and life safety inspection capacity backed by 14 new staff positions.
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.