The Commissioners Court approved an order to issue Harris County Permanent Improvement Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026A, a form of debt financing, and authorized a designated representative to finalize the amounts, interest rates, and terms of the certificates.

What it means for you

Harris County will borrow money by selling these certificates to investors; county residents who own property may be subject to an ad valorem (property) tax that the order explicitly levies to help repay the debt.

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

5–0, per the official record.