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26. • Memorandum of UnderstandingHarris County (Harris County)
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.
Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-09-08
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:”
TS
Tom S. Ramsey
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).