Request for approval of an update to the Harris County Investment Policy broker/dealer list. | Community Exchange
Policy County Our Government
Request for approval of an update to the Harris County Investment Policy broker/dealer list. Commissioners Court considers approving an updated broker/dealer list for county investments at its October 15, 2026 meeting.
Español · Tiếng Việt
Body
Harris County Commissioners Court
On the record
October 9, 2026
How this affects the community
What you can do right now Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
Decisions are made by those who show up. Policies move whether neighbors watch or not. Call the people responsible, show up to the session, or see what else is on the record.
Available support. Help right now.
▼
Source record Organization Harris County Commissioners Court
Added to Community Exchange Oct 9, 2026
Harris County Commissioners Court
The civic web
How this connects Policy Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. Policy Request for approval to spend up to $12,000 during FY27 for the care of wards who currently receive no benefits from Social Security or other sources. Policy Request for approval to use the department-issued procurement cards (P-cards) to purchase food, beverages and related supplies for various county functions, events, meetings, presentations, and community outreach functions not to exceed $20,000.00 during the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. Policy Request for approval to pay Guardianship Certification fees in the amount of $8,000.00 during FY27 that are required for staff serving as guardians. Policy Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of overtime funding in the amount of $109,185.88 from the United States Marshals Service via the existing memorandum of understanding for personnel assigned to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force. Policy Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of a Program Funded State and Local Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to accomplish the objectives of the Houston Task Force by providing two deputies as Task Force Officers. Policy Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval of required positions, related equipment, vehicle allowances where applicable, and law enforcement renewals, amendments, and agreements with various civic and homeowner associations and other entities. Policy Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Bay Area Shooting Club, Inc.; Cause No. 1227880; In the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2; CAO File No. 24EMD0019.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on October 15, 2026, to approve an updated list of banks and securities firms authorized to handle county investments. Texas law requires this review at least once a year. The Financial Management Division selects qualified firms and submits the list for court approval. The meeting is at 1001 Preston, 1st Floor, Houston, starting at 9:00 AM. The public may attend in person.
Harris County keeps public money in banks and investment firms. This vote decides which specific firms are allowed to handle that money. Residents may care because it affects how county funds are managed and who has access to them.
