PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-08

Harris County is entering a no-cost agreement with Rice University's Center for Civic Leadership for a semester-long internship in Precinct 4's Planning Department to study economic, public health, and social impacts of placemaking in underserved neighborhoods.

What it means for you

Rice University interns will work with Precinct 4's Planning Department at no charge to the county from August to December 2026, researching community development in underserved areas.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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.

Health — see all →Precinct 4

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's paid?Rice University's Center for Civic LeadershipLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 8, 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-hc26-5726-197436 — data from official records via PlainDocket.