PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Court approved an affiliation agreement with San Jacinto Community College District to place horticulture interns at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

What it means for you

San Jacinto Community College District students will be able to complete horticulture internships at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

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.

Parks — see all →Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

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

Who benefits?San Jacinto Community College DistrictLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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