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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Constable of Precinct 5 is entering into an agreement with the DEA so the county can be reimbursed up to $900 per month (up to $10,800 per year) for each of two vehicles used in Homeland Security Task Force investigations.

What it means for you

Two vehicles used by Precinct 5 constable deputies on federal drug and homeland security investigations will have their monthly costs partially covered by the DEA.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

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): Aye

50, 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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$10,800Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Constable of Precinct 5Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Constable of Precinct 5 brought it forward. Taken up at the May 28, 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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