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 Cause No. 2025-24057; Kristopher Willis, Jr. and Seth Polumbo v. Deputy Christopher Bolin, Deputy Shane Wyrick, Deputy Anthony Macias, Deputy Johnathan Gonzalez, Deputy Martin Garcia, Deputy Roland Perez, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County, Texas; In the 127th District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25ADT0014. | Community Exchange
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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 Cause No. 2025-24057; Kristopher Willis, Jr. and Seth Polumbo v. Deputy Christopher Bolin, Deputy Shane Wyrick, Deputy Anthony Macias, Deputy Johnathan Gonzalez, Deputy Martin Garcia, Deputy Roland Perez, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County, Texas; In the 127th District Court of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25ADT0014.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote July 9, 2026 on hiring outside legal counsel to defend the county in a civil lawsuit.
Harris County Commissioners Court is set to vote on July 9, 2026 on whether to hire Olson & Olson LLP, a Houston law firm, to defend the county in a civil lawsuit. The case was filed by Kristopher Willis, Jr. and Seth Polumbo against six Harris County Sheriff's deputies, former Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Harris County. The suit is pending in the 127th District Court of Harris County. The public may attend or submit comments.
Harris County may spend public money to hire outside lawyers to defend the county and its employees in a civil lawsuit. Residents may want to know how county funds are used in legal cases.
