PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Court approved an agreement with Candlewood Suites in Baytown to temporarily house clients who are being relocated during lead abatement work, through December 31, 2026.

What it means for you

Residents receiving lead hazard removal services can be temporarily put up at a hotel so they are not exposed to lead contamination while the work is done in their homes.

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

Who benefits?Candlewood Suites, located at 6126 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521; lead abatement clientsLegistar 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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