PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is hiring the law firm Best Best & Krieger, L.L.P. to provide legal services related to alternative procurement and federal projects for the Harris County Flood Control District.

What it means for you

This affects Harris County residents by ensuring the Flood Control District has specialized legal counsel for procurement and federal project work, though no specific project outcomes are described 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.

Drainage & flooding — see all →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

Who's paid?Best Best & Krieger, L.L.P.Legistar 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-6224-198478 — data from official records via PlainDocket.