PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved hiring the law firm Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP to provide professional services related to Harris County's participation in four City of Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ #2, #18, #26, and #28).

What it means for you

Harris County will have legal representation as it engages with these City of Houston redevelopment financing districts, which can affect how tax revenue from those areas is allocated between the city and county.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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.

Taxes & budget — see all →City of Houston TIRZ districts #2, #18, #26, #28

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Official council district boundaries · City of Houston GIS. Tap a district to see who represents it.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 9, 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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