The Court approved a change to the Harris County Consultation Policy allowing Commissioners Court offices to choose to join or leave the policy at any time after it takes effect.

What it means for you

Each Commissioners Court office will have an ongoing option to opt in or opt out of the Consultation Policy rather than being permanently bound at the start.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to change the language of this policy to allow for Commissioners Court Offices to opt-in or opt-out at any time after implementation. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.