PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The Commissioners Court appointed Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as the new Chief Medical Examiner for Harris County's Institute of Forensic Sciences.

What it means for you

Dr. Gumpeni will lead the county office responsible for conducting medical examinations and determining causes of death in Harris County.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to appoint Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as Chief Medical Examiner for the Institute of Forensic Sciences pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal. Proc. 49.25 Section 1(a). 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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who?Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MDLegistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or what they're being appointed to — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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