PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

Harris County is authorizing an electric meter installation agreement with CenterPoint Energy for a traffic signal on Birnam Wood Boulevard Segment 1 in Precinct 3, and allowing the County Auditor to pay the ongoing monthly electric bills.

What it means for you

A traffic signal on Birnam Wood Boulevard between 450 feet north of Hickorygate Drive and south of J109-01-01 will be connected to the electric grid, with the county covering monthly electricity costs.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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.

Transportation — see all →Birnam Wood Blvd Segment 1, 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

Who benefits?CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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