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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county approved renewing an agreement with NASA's Johnson Space Center that allows Sheriff's Office first responders to train at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

What it means for you

Harris County Sheriff's Office first responders will continue to have access to NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory for various training events.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Public safety — see all →NASA Johnson Space Center

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who benefits?HCSO first responders; NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space CenterLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5698-198439 — data from official records via PlainDocket.