PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County is getting approval for an access easement agreement with Montgomery County that allows ingress and egress over Montgomery County-owned land in support of the Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project.

What it means for you

This agreement grants Harris County legal access to cross Montgomery County land, enabling workers and equipment to reach the detention basin project site in the San Jacinto River Watershed area.

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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Montgomery County (as landowner party to the easement); Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Compartment 1 and 2 projectLegistar 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 repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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