PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The County Attorney is asking the Commissioners Court to approve filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of ongoing litigation over Federal Government Reorganization Plans.

What it means for you

Harris County would take legal action against a federal agency, continuing existing litigation that the county has been pursuing over federal reorganization.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by County Judge Hidalgo, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–1, 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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Attorney brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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