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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is approving a second amendment to its legal services agreement with the law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP in connection with the federal civil rights lawsuit Larhonda Biggles v. Harris County, Texas et al.

What it means for you

Harris County is expanding or modifying its existing contract with outside legal counsel handling a federal lawsuit against the county; the changes to terms or cost are not detailed in the record.

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.

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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
Who's paid?Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLPLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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