PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The Harris County Flood Control District is accepting a $50,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, with no required match, for a Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant in the Cypress Creek Watershed.

What it means for you

The Flood Control District will receive $50,000 to support watershed protection work in the Cypress Creek area of Precinct 3.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Cypress Creek Watershed, Precinct 3

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

How much?$50,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD Unit K545-06-00, Cypress Creek Watershed)Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas A&M Forest ServiceLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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