PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is approving an agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Research to share materials for studying pesticides, experimental pesticidal molecules, and pesticide resistance in disease-carrying insects (vectors).

What it means for you

This agreement allows Harris County and Texas A&M AgriLife Research to collaborate on research that could improve mosquito and vector control efforts in the county.

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

Who benefits?Texas A&M AgriLife ResearchLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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