PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The county is authorizing negotiations with DECON LLC to hire the firm for architectural and engineering design work related to replacing tile as part of safety enhancements at the Washburn Tunnel.

What it means for you

DECON LLC would design safety and tile replacement improvements at the Washburn Tunnel, which serves Precinct 2.

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.

Transportation — see all →Washburn Tunnel, Precinct 2

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's paid?DECON LLCLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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