Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Feldman & Feldman, P.C., in connection with Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3072; D’Alessandro Chavez-Sandoval; Jantra Palmer, Individually, and as Next Friend of Alan Kerber, Deceased; Margaret Simon and Joseph Simon, Individually and as Next Friend of Victoria Simon, Deceased, and G.L., a minor; Kyle Ryker; Michael Walker; Daevion Young; and Eric Russell v. Harris County, Texas; and Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3068; Robert Terry, Jr.; and Lisa Foster, Individually and as Next Friends of their deceased son Robert Andrew Terry v. Harris County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0063.

Harris County is currently defending itself in two federal civil lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

The county hired the law firm Feldman & Feldman, P.C. to handle these cases.

This agenda item would approve a fifth change (amendment) to that legal contract — likely updating the scope of work or cost.

The two lawsuits involve several plaintiffs, including family members of people who died, suing Harris County. The cases are being handled together under the same law firm. Commissioners Court must approve any significant changes to legal contracts like this one, which is why it appears on the public agenda.

Key details

• When: Check HarrisCountyTx.gov for the next Commissioners Court meeting date and agenda
• Where: Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: Free to attend
• Parking: Paid parking available in nearby downtown garages
• Public Comment: Residents may sign up to speak during public comment period

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This is a government contract vote — not a service or program residents apply for. If you want to follow the case or share public comment, you can attend the Commissioners Court meeting in person. Meetings are open to the public.

You can also contact the county staff listed on the agenda item for more information.

This item is part of Harris County's regular Commissioners Court business. If you are interested in how the county handles legal matters or lawsuits, watching agenda items like this one is a good way to stay informed. Civil rights and liability cases against local governments are public record.