Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute a second amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the University of Houston to incorporate changes made by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Award Modification 0001 for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness program. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of County Administration that the County Judge execute a second amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the University of Houston to incorporate changes made by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Award Modification 0001 for the ZEEBRA: Zoos Educating on Electronics and Battery Recycling Awareness program.
Harris County may amend its University of Houston agreement to reflect federal updates to the ZEEBRA battery recycling education grant.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a request for the County Judge to sign a second amendment to an agreement with the University of Houston. The change reflects updates made by the U.S. Department of Energy to a grant for the ZEEBRA program, which focuses on educating people about electronics and battery recycling. The item was introduced on August 7, 2026.
Harris County is updating a grant agreement tied to a federal energy program about battery and electronics recycling education. Changes to federal grant terms can affect how county funds and resources are used.