PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Court approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) for $581,268.85 to cover MWBE and Prevailing Wage compliance services during fiscal year 2026.

What it means for you

HCTRA will pay Harris County $581,268.85 for services that monitor compliance with minority- and women-owned business requirements and prevailing wage laws on HCTRA projects.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$581,269Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA)Legistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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