PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Harris County is approving a $500,000 agreement with Texas A&M University to conduct research into how weather and climate affect Harris County.

What it means for you

Texas A&M University will receive county funding countywide to study weather and climate impacts relevant to Harris County.

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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Countywide

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?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Texas A&M UniversityLegistar 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 ↗

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