PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

After meeting in closed session, the Court approved settlement agreements releasing legal claims related to compensation for eight elected Constables and the Fire Marshal.

What it means for you

The eight elected Constables and the Fire Marshal will have their compensation-related claims resolved through formal release agreements with the County.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the agreements releasing claims with the eight Elected Constables and the Fire Marshal. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): NayRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–1, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?eight Elected Constables and the Fire MarshalLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Commissioner of Precinct 4 brought it forward. 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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