PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

Harris County would accept a donated southern live oak tree, valued at $60, from Lisa Gresko, to be planted at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

What it means for you

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens receives a new tree at no cost to the county.

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.

Parks — see all →Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$60Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Mercer Arboretum and Botanic GardensLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4069-190979 — data from official records via PlainDocket.