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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county will allow the use of county-issued procurement cards or reimbursements for meals, food, beverages, and related expenses for county functions and events from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, up to $20,000.

What it means for you

County staff can be reimbursed or use county cards for food and related costs at official events and meetings, with a cap of $20,000 for the year.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, 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.

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?$20,000Legistar 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 beneficiary or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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