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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office wants to give worn-out firefighting gear to the Little York Fire Department instead of discarding it, since the equipment is no longer in service.

What it means for you

The Little York Fire Department receives protective gear valued at roughly $2,000 to use for training, public education, and community outreach — at no cost to the recipient.

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 →Unincorporated Harris County

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?Little York Fire DepartmentLegistar 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-hc26-5857-198451 — data from official records via PlainDocket.