Request for ratification of notice of intent to participate in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s Surface Transportation Board merger application; CAO File No. 2026ENV0083. | Community Exchange
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Request for ratification of notice of intent to participate in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s Surface Transportation Board merger application; CAO File No. 2026ENV0083.
Harris County may formally join the federal review of a Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern railroad merger to represent county residents and businesses.
Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Langdell Robinson PLLC in connection with Robert Terry, Jr. et al v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-3068; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 26ADT0001.policy
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on September 17, 2026, to ratify a Notice of Intent to Participate in the federal review of a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. The Surface Transportation Board is overseeing the merger application. Filing this notice lets Harris County submit evidence and arguments to protect the interests of county residents and businesses. The deadline to file is September 30, 2026.
Two major freight railroads want to merge. Harris County is deciding whether to join the federal review process so it can submit evidence about how the merger might affect local residents and businesses.
