PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The Commissioners Court approved an agreement allowing the Homeland Security Task Force to reimburse Harris County for overtime pay earned by Precinct 5 constable deputies assigned to work with the U.S. Marshal Service.

What it means for you

Precinct 5 deputies can work overtime supporting federal law enforcement operations, and the federal Homeland Security Task Force — not county funds — covers those overtime 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.

Public safety — see all →Precinct 5, Harris County

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?Constable of Precinct 5 deputiesLegistar record ↗

Who pays?Homeland Security Task Force (amount not stated)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Constable of Precinct 5 brought it forward. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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