PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The court voted on amendments to the Harris County Consultation Policy, including removing the Fire Marshal's Office from a specific section of the policy.

What it means for you

The Fire Marshal's Office will no longer be listed as a required consulting party under section 2.9.i.d of the county's consultation policy.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to amend the consultation policy to remove the Fire Marshal’s Office from section 2.9.i.d. 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.

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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. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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