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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Commissioners Court approved reappointing Patricia Alvarez, nominated by the Precinct 2 Commissioner, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors, through January 31, 2028.

What it means for you

Alvarez continues on the board that regulates groundwater withdrawals in the Houston-Galveston region to reduce land subsidence.

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.

Utilities — see all →Harris-Galveston region

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?Patricia AlvarezLegistar record ↗
To what?Harris-Galveston Subsidence District BoardLegistar 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 — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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