PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

The county is amending its personal services agreement with Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC to add language to the contract for legislative liaison services in Austin, with no change to the total contract amount.

What it means for you

The firm's contract language is being updated, but the county is not paying any additional money for its Austin lobbying and legislative liaison services.

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.

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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?Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLCLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4023-190947 — data from official records via PlainDocket.