The county is approving a fifth amendment to its legal services agreement with the law firm Feldman & Feldman, P.C., which is defending Harris County in two federal civil rights lawsuits involving multiple plaintiffs including the families of deceased individuals.

What it means for you

Harris County continues its outside legal defense in serious federal lawsuits brought against it; residents are not directly affected except that county funds pay for this representation.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.