PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Commissioners Court approved a professional services and settlement agreement paying the law firm Saul Ewing LLP $65,647.66 for legal services related to law enforcement and labor and compensation issues.

What it means for you

Harris County will pay Saul Ewing LLP $65,647.66 for outside legal counsel on law enforcement and labor matters.

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

5–0, 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$65,648Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Saul Ewing LLPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 28, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-3293-188560 — data from official records via PlainDocket.