PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved an order to issue a new series of Certificates of Obligation (Series 2026B), which are debt instruments that will be repaid using property taxes and certain other revenues.

What it means for you

Harris County will take on new debt backed by property taxes, meaning county taxpayers are legally pledged to repay these certificates through their annual tax bills.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of Management and Budget brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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