PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is approving a contract change with Sprint Sand & Clay LLC for a stormwater detention basin project in the White Oak Bayou watershed, funded through federal disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) money.

What it means for you

This project is intended to improve stormwater detention in the Arbor Oaks area of Precinct 1, which can help reduce flooding for nearby residents.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Precinct 1 / White Oak Bayou Watershed

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

Who's paid?Sprint Sand & Clay LLCLegistar 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 a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5438-195646 — data from official records via PlainDocket.