Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with James W. Turner Construction Ltd. in the additional amount of $299,136 for additional services for construction of single-family homes (Orchard Place) for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 7, 2025 - August 6, 2026, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240324), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.83%.

Harris County's Housing and Community Development Department is working to build affordable single-family homes in the Orchard Place community. This amendment covers additional construction services needed to keep that work moving through August 2026.

This is a contract amendment — a formal update to an existing agreement. It adds $299,136 to the current deal with James W. Turner Construction Ltd.

and extends the work period from August 7, 2025 through August 6, 2026. The contract also has a goal of 13.83% participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE).

Key details

• When: Harris County Commissioners Court meeting; confirm exact date at harriscountytx.gov
• Where: Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: Free to attend
• Parking: Paid parking in nearby downtown garages; limited street parking
• MWBE Goal: 13.83% of contract targeted for minority/women-owned businesses

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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The Commissioners Court votes on items like this at its regular public meetings. If you want to weigh in before the vote, you can contact the department staffer listed — Summer Turner at Summer.Turner@pur.

hctx.net — or attend the meeting in person and sign up to speak during public comment.

This project connects to Harris County's broader effort to expand affordable homeownership options for residents. If you're interested in affordable housing programs in Harris County, the Housing and Community Development Department is a good place to start.