ON THE AGENDAHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-10-29

The Court is asked to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid for up to $500,000 in General Funds to provide legal representation to low-income defendants facing imminent eviction proceedings in Harris County.

What it means for you

If approved, Lone Star Legal Aid would receive up to $500,000 to represent indigent Harris County residents who are facing eviction and cannot afford an attorney.

Outcome

No disposition recorded yet.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record does not attribute individual votes for this item — most items pass by named consensus rather than a contested roll call.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Lone Star Legal Aid; indigent defendants facing imminent eviction proceedings within Harris CountyLegistar record ↗

Who pays?General FundsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 29, 2026 meeting — no outcome recorded yet.Legistar record ↗

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