PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The county is approving a third amendment to its legal services agreement with the law firm Haynes & Boone, LLP, related to a federal lawsuit filed against Harris County.

What it means for you

The law firm Haynes & Boone, LLP will continue representing Harris County under an updated agreement in the case Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc. v. Harris County, Texas.

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?Haynes & Boone, LLPLegistar 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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