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Request for approval of payment of Audited Claims. Harris County Commissioners Court votes to approve verified county bills and invoices at each regular meeting.
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Harris County Commissioners Court
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September 3, 2026
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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Source record Organization Harris County Commissioners Court
Published September 3, 2026
Added to Community Exchange Sep 3, 2026
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How this connects Policy Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Rice University’s Center for Civic Leadership to initiate a semester long internship with Precinct 4’s Planning Department to investigate economic, public health, and social cohesion impacts related to placemaking in underserved neighborhoods at no cost to Harris County extending from August to December 2026. Policy Request for approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas for reimbursement of salary costs effective March 31, 2026. Policy Request that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with HealthConnect Texas in the amount of $31,249 for secure electronic exchange of protected health information for the Sheriff’s Office to provide for full compensation for services provided from August 27, 2025 through August 26, 2026. Policy Request by Probate Court No. 3 for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to establish the collaborative framework and responsibilities for upcoming facility renovation projects. Policy Request for approval to renew an interlocal agreement with the City of Pasadena for one Youth Service Specialist for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, and for the City to reimburse the County an annual standard fee of $45,469 per position. Policy Request by the County Judge for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2027, for the FY25 HC - Accessible Hazards Alert System (AHAS) Sustainment Project. Policy Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for approval to extend the project completion deadline to August 2027 for the civic art projects in the Barrett and Highlands communities to ensure all planned improvements are fully implemented. Policy Request for approval of additional general funds in the amount of $2,820 to cover parking expenses with Lanier Parking Meter Services, LLC through September 30, 2026.
At each regular meeting, Harris County Commissioners Court votes to approve audited claims — bills and invoices already checked by the County Auditor's Office to make sure they are accurate and properly authorized. This item (File 26-0018) was introduced December 13, 2025, and appears on the September 8, 2026 agenda. Residents can watch meetings live or review agenda items through the county's Legistar portal.
Harris County pays its bills through this vote. If claims are not approved, vendors, contractors, and employees the county owes money to may not get paid on time.
