Commissioners Court10 matters
- PassedResolutionRequest by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to support HB1359 and SB1513 that would help reduce the cost of electricity for low-income Texans.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Attachments
- HB01359H_Rep.Hernandez_Retail.Electric.pdfOpen HB01359H_Rep.Hernandez_Retail.Electric.pdf
- SB01513I_Sen.Johnson_Retail.Electric.Customers.pdfOpen SB01513I_Sen.Johnson_Retail.Electric.Customers.pdf
- PassedPolicyRequest by the Commissioners of Precincts 2 and 4 for discussion and possible action related to the annual mobility transfers from HCTRA to the County to be used for transportation projects that meet the requirements of Section 284.0031 of the Texas Transportation Code.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, for Fiscal Year 26, to allocate mobility funds to precincts based on a formula that weighs three factors equally: the percent of mobility funds precincts received over the last 20 years; the condition of the roads in each precinct; and the county road miles in each precinct. The motion carried by the following vote:
- PassedFinancial AuthorizationRequest for approval of payment of Audited Claims.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
- PassedPolicyRequest for approval of a modification to Harris County Travel and Business Meeting requests.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, for OCA to work with relevant departments and Court offices to update the Harris County Travel and Business Meeting policy, including the international and domestic travel policies, and return to the May 8, 2025 Commissioners Court. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Agenda ReadyExecutive SessionRequest by the Office of Intergovernmental and Global Affairs for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code for discussion and possible action regarding the legal interpretation of certain proposed statutory changes and their impact on existing and future County project financing.
No action was taken on this item.
- PassedExecutive SessionRequest by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to appoint Jesse Dickerman to the role of Interim County Administrator and Budget Officer, effective May 1, 2025. The Interim County Administrator shall not be considered for the permanent role but shall carry out all duties of the office until a permanent County Administrator is selected and appointed; to direct County Administration (OCA) to work with Court offices and return on May 8 with a revised job description specific to the Interim County Administrator; and to direct County Administration (OCA) to work with Human Resources and Talent (HRT) and Court offices on a process for a national search for a permanent appointment and return to Court on May 8 with recommendations related to that process. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Agenda ReadyPublic NoticeApril 17, 2025 - NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
Attachments
- 2025-04-21 Notice of Special Meeting (In-Person Virtual).pdfOpen 2025-04-21 Notice of Special Meeting (In-Person Virtual).pdf
- PassedExecutive SessionRequest by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to reconsider Item 5. The motion carried by the following vote:
- PassedExecutive SessionRequest by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code for discussion and possible action with respect to the status of the office including the appointment of an interim County Administrator and County Budget Officer; and establishing the process for a permanent appointment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to direct the Interim County Administrator develop and execute a plan to dissolve the Office of County Administration by September 30. The plan should include an assessment of functions existing within OCA and recommendations of where those functions should be moved, whether they be placed in other departments, including joined with existing functions in other departments to reduce duplication, or whether they should exist in one or more departments. The report should be transmitted to Commissioners Court offices by June 6. The motion failed by the following vote:
- PassedResolutionRequest by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution to support HB1359 and SB1513 that would help reduce the cost of electricity for low-income Texans.
No vote was taken at this time.
Attachments
- HB01359H_Rep.Hernandez_Retail.Electric.pdfOpen HB01359H_Rep.Hernandez_Retail.Electric.pdf
- SB01513I_Sen.Johnson_Retail.Electric.Customers.pdfOpen SB01513I_Sen.Johnson_Retail.Electric.Customers.pdf