PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The County is authorizing an agreement with the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center for up to $1,500,000 to provide legal representation to low-income Harris County residents facing eviction.

What it means for you

Indigent Harris County residents facing eviction proceedings will be able to receive free legal representation through the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–1, per the official record.

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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?$1,500,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Houston Eviction Advocacy Center; indigent defendants facing imminent eviction proceedings within Harris CountyLegistar record ↗

Who pays?FLEX and General FundsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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