PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county is amending its construction contract with James W Turner Construction Ltd for building single-family homes in Orchard Place Phase 2, extending the deadline to October 31, 2026 with no added cost.

What it means for you

The contractor gets more time to finish building homes in the Orchard Place Phase 2 project under the Housing and Community Development Department, but taxpayers pay nothing extra.

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.

Housing & zoning — see all →Orchard Place Phase 2

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?James W Turner Construction LtdLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department brought it forward. 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-hc26-5543-195731 — data from official records via PlainDocket.