What this is
Harris County approved a contract change that saves money on Telge Road construction while exceeding goals for minority business participation.
Type: Contract - AmendmentFile: 26-2782 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-23 Passed: 2026-05-14
Luis.Cabrera@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
- Location: Telge Road, northwest Harris County near Hwy 99
- Savings: Contract reduced by $1,800.58 — returned to county funds
- Small Business Goal: Minority/women businesses hit 19.14% — goal was only 8.60%
- Contact: Luis Cabrera, county engineering department
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
Telge Road connects Cypress and Tomball neighborhoods to major highways. This project makes that route safer and smoother — and taxpayers are getting back unspent money when the work costs less than planned.
If this passes
Telge Road gets improved, travel is safer for thousands of daily drivers, and unspent contract money goes back to fund other community needs.
If this does not pass
The road construction continues under the original contract terms with no cost savings returned to county funds.
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