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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Flood Control District is amending an existing EPA grant agreement to bring in an additional $6,750,000 for flood-related work in the San Jacinto River Watershed, with Harris County required to contribute $1,687,500 in matching funds, and the project deadline extended to August 31, 2028.

What it means for you

This item affects residents in the San Jacinto River Watershed area (Precinct 3), where federally funded flood control work under Bond ID F-014 will continue with more money and a longer timeline.

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

50, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →San Jacinto River Watershed, Precinct 3

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

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

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$6,750,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Harris County Flood Control District (San Jacinto River Watershed project)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 ↗

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