PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The Court approved a $699,661 engineering contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to conduct watershed feasibility studies for the Flood Control District through February 2028.

What it means for you

The Flood Control District will have additional professional engineering studies done on various watersheds, which could inform future flood mitigation planning in Harris County.

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

How much?$699,661Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.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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