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Request for approval of strategic hiring exemptions for Position Control Numbers (PCNs) in non-exempt departments. Harris County Commissioners Court reviews hiring exemption requests position by position under its Strategic Hiring Policy.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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October 9, 2026
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Added to Community Exchange Oct 9, 2026
Harris County Commissioners Court
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How this connects Policy Request for approval to utilize general funds, special funds, and grant funds to support incentives and field trips for justice involved youth, and approval for a limited exemption to permit the use of the P-Card for expenses not typically allowable (excluding gift cards) but including certain entertainment-related costs when such expenditures are directly related to youth programming at a cost to the county of $100,000. 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 spend up to $10,000 during fiscal year 2027 for expenditures and reimbursements for food and beverage items, and related youth activities for various programs department-wide. 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.
Harris County Commissioners Court reviews requests to fill specific vacant job slots in county departments covered by the Strategic Hiring Policy. Each position must be approved one at a time before hiring can move forward. File 26-6777 is scheduled for the October 15, 2026 meeting at 1001 Preston St., Houston. The public may submit written comments to CommissionersCourt@harriscountytx.gov.
Harris County must approve each vacant job slot before hiring. This affects which county jobs get filled and how quickly departments can staff up, which can impact services residents use.
