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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

The Court approved appointing James Bethke to the Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel Board of Directors, nominated by the Commissioner of Precinct 2, for a term ending June 25, 2030.

What it means for you

James Bethke will serve on the board overseeing the county office that manages legal representation for residents who cannot afford an attorney.

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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
Who?James BethkeLegistar record ↗
To what?Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel BoardLegistar 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 — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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