PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The Commissioners Court approved a legal settlement resolving two consolidated lawsuits — one filed by Yaniuska Mora Plana and one by United Automobile Insurance Company — both against Harris County.

What it means for you

Harris County is resolving these vehicle-related tort and insurance cases out of court, which closes the legal disputes without a trial.

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.

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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?Yaniuska Mora Plana; United Automobile Insurance CompanyLegistar 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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