PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The County Attorney asked the Commissioners Court to approve hiring the law firm Olson & Olson LLP to provide legal services in a lawsuit filed against several Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County.

What it means for you

Harris County will be represented by outside legal counsel in a civil lawsuit brought by Kristopher Willis, Jr. and Seth Polumbo against named county deputies, the Sheriff, and the county itself.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

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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 ↗

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