PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The Court approved a contract with Torres & Associates, LLC for engineering and architectural services to conduct watershed feasibility studies for the Harris County Flood Control District, running from June 11, 2026 through December 10, 2027.

What it means for you

The Flood Control District will have professional engineers studying watersheds across the county, which could inform future flood management decisions; the contract is worth $599,940.

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's paid?Torres & Associates, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. 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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