What this is
Harris County approved $1.2M in engineering services to improve Walters Road, making your commute safer and smoother.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-3002 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-01 Passed: 2026-05-14
mony.hossain@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Status: Approved by Commissioners Court on May 14, 2026
- Contract Amount: $1.2 million for engineering and design work
- Contractor: Isani Consultants
- Affected Area: Walters Road from Spears Road to Gears Road, Precinct 1
- MWBE Goal: 19.87% minority and women-owned business participation
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…
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Why it matters
If you drive, walk, or bike near Walters Road between Spears and Gears Road, this project could mean safer streets, fewer potholes, and better drainage when it rains hard in Houston.
If this passes
Engineers will survey and design safety and traffic improvements for Walters Road, setting the stage for real construction that means smoother roads, better drainage, and safer conditions.
If this does not pass
Walters Road stays as-is — potholes, drainage problems, and traffic issues remain unaddressed in this stretch of Precinct 1.
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