PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is hiring the law firm Baker Wotring LLP to provide legal services related to USA Waste of Texas' Hawthorn Landfill.

What it means for you

This affects Harris County residents by securing legal representation for a matter involving a landfill operated by USA Waste of Texas, though no specific legal issue or outcome is 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.

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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?Baker Wotring 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-6228-198482 — data from official records via PlainDocket.