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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved the Flood Control District accepting a $959,752 EPA grant to fund a stormwater detention basin project near Keegans at Old Richmond Road in the Brays Bayou Watershed, with Harris County required to provide a $239,938 matching contribution.

What it means for you

This funding supports construction or improvement of a stormwater detention basin in Precinct 4, which is intended to reduce flooding in the Brays Bayou Watershed area near Old Richmond Road.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Brays Bayou Watershed, Precinct 4

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?$959,752Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Keegans at Old Richmond Road Stormwater Detention Basin (Project ID D518-03-00-E002, Bond ID F-07)Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who repays it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4436-191470 — data from official records via PlainDocket.