PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is hiring Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. for up to $500,000 to test materials used in Flood Control District construction projects on an as-needed basis.

What it means for you

When the Flood Control District builds or repairs flood infrastructure, this firm can be called in to test whether construction materials meet standards.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

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

4–0, 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?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the August 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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