The Commissioners Court approved a fifth amendment to the county's legal services agreement with the law firm Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech P.C. for representation in a federal civil rights lawsuit, Octevia Wagner et al. v. Harris County.
What it means for you
Harris County is continuing to use and expanding its arrangement with outside legal counsel to defend against this ongoing federal lawsuit.
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.