PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The Court authorized Human Resources and Talent to update the Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual, specifically amending Section 6 (Workplace Safety) and Section 12.044 (Wellness Leave).

What it means for you

County employees will be subject to revised workplace safety rules and updated wellness leave provisions once the manual is amended.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to authorize Human Resources and Talent to amend the Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual to include amendments to Section 6, Workplace Safety, and Section 12.044, Wellness Leave. 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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Human Resources and Talent brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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