PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The county is approving a third amendment to its agreement with Germer PLLC to continue providing legal defense services for Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits against Harris County.

What it means for you

Harris County extends its outside legal representation for tort claims lawsuits; the change affects how the county handles legal defense in these cases.

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

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Germer PLLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the June 11, 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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