PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The county approved awarding a $4,281,233 contract to MB Western Construction Co., the low bidder, to repair channel erosion at Jackson Bayou for the Flood Control District.

What it means for you

Erosion repairs at Jackson Bayou will be carried out, which can help reduce flood risk for residents in that drainage area.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Jackson Bayou

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$4,281,233Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?MB Western Construction Co.Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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