PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county wants to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Houston Authority to swap perpetual road easements near the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge, formerly known as the Ship Channel Bridge.

What it means for you

Harris County and the Port of Houston would exchange permanent road-use rights near the Tapia Bridge, affecting how land access is managed in that area.

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 →Precinct 2

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?Port of Houston Authority of Harris CountyLegistar 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 ↗

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