PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The court approved proposed amendments to the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy as part of the court-directed annual review process.

What it means for you

Harris County's workplace safety rules have been updated following the required yearly review, affecting county employees and worksites.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, for approval of the proposed amendments to the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy through the court-directed annual review process. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

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

4–1, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

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