The court directed county staff to begin the process of declaring three specific county-owned properties as surplus and selling them to raise money for the FY27 general fund budget.

What it means for you

Harris County would sell properties at 1225 Elder St., 6710 E. Orem, and 12721 Foxton Rd. to generate revenue, potentially affecting anyone who uses or lives near those sites.

Outcome

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken for Item 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to direct the Office of County Engineer’s Real Property Division to proceed with the due diligence to declare as surplus and sell the following properties: 1225 Elder St., Houston, TX 77007; 6710 E. Orem, Houston, TX 77048; and 12721 Foxton Rd., Houston, TX, 77048. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.