Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for professional services pursuant to § 89.001, Texas Local Government Code, between Harris County and Quan Law Group PLLC as Special Counsel in connection with immigration matters with respect to qualified employees for various departments of Harris County, consistent with Harris County’s adopted Immigration Sponsorship Policy; CAO File No. 2025EMP1092. | Community Exchange
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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for professional services pursuant to § 89.001, Texas Local Government Code, between Harris County and Quan Law Group PLLC as Special Counsel in connection with immigration matters with respect to qualified employees for various departments of Harris County, consistent with Harris County’s adopted Immigration Sponsorship Policy; CAO File No. 2025EMP1092.
Harris County hired Quan Law Group PLLC as special legal counsel for employee immigration matters under its Immigration Sponsorship Policy.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Quan Law Group PLLC to provide special legal counsel on immigration matters. The agreement supports qualified Harris County employees across various departments. It follows Harris County's adopted Immigration Sponsorship Policy and is authorized under Texas Local Government Code § 89.001. The contract was introduced January 21, 2026, and passed January 29, 2026.
Harris County is hiring a law firm to help certain county employees with immigration legal matters. This affects how county tax dollars are spent and which employees may receive immigration-related legal support paid for by the county.
