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Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county property and other claims in the total amount of $92,129 and 23 workers’ compensation recoveries in the total amount of $25,167; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $33,719; denial of 59 claims; and that the County Judge execute seven releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $63,106 in connection with property damage claims.

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Request by the District Courts for approval to extend one grant funded position to August 31, 2027 for the FY 2027 Multi-District Litigation.

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ERISA Litigation Reform Act

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Request for approval of an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.

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Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Attorney to initiate legal action, intervene in pending litigation, or file amicus briefs, as appropriate, in connection with any lawsuit, Executive Order, regulation, mandate, or policy issued by the Executive Branch of the federal government, the State of Texas, or their respective officers, relating to the 2026 Election.

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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services with Olson & Olson LLP in connection with Larhonda Biggles v. Harris County, Texas et al.; Case No. 4:22-cv-03326; In the United States District Court for the Southern District Texas, Houston Division; CAO File No. 24ADT0109.

81%

Residents who say government should act to reduce economic inequality

Source: Understanding Houston (UH) + Kinder Institute (Rice University)

2,664,202 registered voters

Registered voters

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

1,567,610 ballots cast

Ballots cast, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration

59%

Voter turnout, 2024 general election

Source: Harris County Office of County Administration (official canvass: 1,567,610 of 2,664,202 registered)

17%

Voter turnout, November 2023 local election

Source: Harris County Clerk, as reported by ABC13 Houston

43%

Voter turnout, 2022 general election

Source: Texas Secretary of State, Harris County voter registration figures (1,102,418 of 2,568,463)

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Request by the District Courts for approval to extend one grant funded position to August 31, 2027 for the FY 2027 Multi-District Litigation.

ERISA Litigation Reform Act

Request for approval of an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.

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Harris County Commissioners Court

Request by the District Courts for approval to submit an application to the Supreme Court of Texas for grant funds in the amount of $135,385 with no required match, for the FY 2027 Multi-District Litigation program.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing an Agreement between Harris County and Brazil & Dunn, LLP for Legal Services related to Elections.

Request for approval of an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.

Request for approval of a renewal option with AllPaid, Inc., dba GovPayNet for online bail bond payment services for the Sheriff’s Office for the period of November 13, 2026 - November 12, 2027, at no cost to the county (210101).

Request for approval of an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.

Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Patrick Nguyen v. Harris County; Cause Number 2024-223374; In the 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 24TOR0034.

Request for approval of a renewal option with Sentinel Offender Services, LLC for electronic monitoring equipment and services for Pretrial Services for the period of November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 at a cost of $13,065,000 (250021).

Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for an Executive Session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code 551.071 with the County Attorney for discussion regarding Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc. vs. Harris County, Texas, et al.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement between Harris County and Attorney Carson Dmochowski; CAO File No. 25ADT0032.

Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Attorney, for a period of six months, to file litigation against the federal government and its officers challenging the Executive Orders issued by President Donald J. Trump and any associated rules or regulations that may impact Harris County.

Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Roy Thompson v. Harris County, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-3451; In the United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division; CAO File No. 23CIV0073.

Request for approval of an Order authorizing legal action and litigation expenses in connection with various cases including those in various County and District Courts and U.S. District Court.