PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

The county is entering an interlocal agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to receive a CDBG grant for the Crosby Eastgate Mitigation Bank Project in the Cedar Bayou Watershed.

What it means for you

This agreement brings federal CDBG grant funding to a flood mitigation banking project in the Crosby area (Precinct 3), which could reduce flood risk for residents in that watershed.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Crosby / Cedar Bayou Watershed, Precinct 3

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?Houston-Galveston Area Council; Crosby Eastgate Mitigation Bank ProjectLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the June 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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