PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is setting up electric service with CenterPoint Energy for a traffic signal at South Lake Houston Parkway and Common Dock Drive in Precinct 1, and authorizing ongoing monthly electricity payments.

What it means for you

A traffic signal at South Lake Houston Parkway and Common Dock Drive in Precinct 1 will receive power through this new utility account.

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.

Transportation — see all →S. Lake Houston Pkwy & Common Dock Dr, Precinct 1

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?CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLCLegistar 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-hc26-5763-198243 — data from official records via PlainDocket.