PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved hiring the law firm Olson & Olson LLP to provide legal services in connection with a federal civil lawsuit filed against the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

What it means for you

This item affects Harris County as a defendant in a federal civil rights case; the county is retaining outside legal counsel to represent it in that litigation.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County (federal court, Southern District of Texas)

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

Who's paid?Olson & Olson LLPLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Attorney brought it forward. 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4538-191732 — data from official records via PlainDocket.