PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The county is approving a $35,000 contract with Street Art for Mankind, exempt from competitive bidding, for a poetry art installation called Hill at Sims Poetry Installation.

What it means for you

Street Art for Mankind will create a public poetry art installation at a site identified as Hill at Sims, funded by the county.

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 →Hill at Sims

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$35,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Street Art for MankindLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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