Commissioners Court voted to direct HRT to develop a plan to change health care plans for new county employees in FY2028, aligning premiums and deductibles with peer entities such as the City of Houston and the State of Texas, for court review in January 2027.

What it means for you

New Harris County employees hired starting in FY2028 could see changes to their health insurance premiums and deductibles; the plan itself has not yet been adopted and must come back to the Court in January 2027.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to direct HRT to develop a plan for Fiscal Year 2028 to change health care plans for new employees to align premiums and deductibles with Harris County peer entities, including the City of Houston and the State of Texas, for Court consideration on a Court date in January 2027. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.