PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is renewing a contract with Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC for $95,000 to provide legislative liaison services in Austin on behalf of Harris County from January 2027 through January 2028.

What it means for you

Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies will continue representing Harris County's interests before the Texas Legislature during this contract period.

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.

Taxes & budget — see all →Austin, TX (on behalf of 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

How much?$95,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5997-198624 — data from official records via PlainDocket.