PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county would allow the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M. to hold a Masonic Cornerstone Ceremony at the Harris County Swiftwater Training Facility at no cost to the county.

What it means for you

The Grand Lodge of Texas would be permitted to use a county facility for a ceremonial event without the county incurring any expense.

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.

Parks — see all →Harris County Swiftwater Training Facility

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who receives?Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.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 a dollar amount or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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