PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The county is approving negotiations with multiple firms to hire supplemental architectural and engineering professionals to design various drainage projects.

What it means for you

This sets up the contracts that will allow engineering and design work on drainage projects to move forward for Harris County residents.

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.

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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 the County Engineer brought it forward. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, who's paid, or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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