PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The county is setting up an electric meter with CenterPoint Energy to power a new traffic signal at Alief Clodine Road and Metro Blvd in Houston, and authorizing the County Auditor to pay the ongoing electricity bills.

What it means for you

Drivers at the Alief Clodine Road and Metro Blvd intersection in Precinct 4 will have a county-powered traffic signal, with the county covering the monthly electric 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 →Alief Clodine Road at Metro Blvd, Houston, Precinct 4

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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