The Court voted to require that county employees receive at least seven calendar days' advance notice — by email or direct communication — before any major change to their benefits is placed on a Commissioners Court agenda.

What it means for you

Harris County employees will have at least a week's warning before any significant changes to their health or other benefits are formally considered by the Court.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that the Office of County Administrator, HRT, and OMB provide advance notice–of no less than 7 calendar days prior to the agenda release date for Commissioners Court meeting–at which any change to employee benefits will be considered. This notice shall be provided via email or other direct communication to all County employees whenever any major modification to employee benefits is under consideration. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.