Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to self-insure the bond requirements in lieu of purchasing bonds for certain Harris County officials in accordance with Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Background and Discussion:
Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code allows a county officer or employee to perform the duties of the office or employment without executing a bond if Commissioners Court by order authorizes the county to self-insure against losses that would have been covered by the bond and the County Judge approves the order if the County Judge was required to approve the bond under another law.
It is recommended to self-insure the bond requirements for the offices of County Commissioner (including Ex-Officio Precinct Road Supervisor), County Judge, County Attorney, County Auditor, District Clerk's Deputy Clerks, Constables, Sheriff, District Attorney, Purchasing Agent, Justices of the Peace, and County Civil Courts at Law Judges effective January 1, 2025. Upon approval, the order will be kept and recorded by the County Clerk.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options:
The County could consider purchasing bonds for these officials instead of self-insuring the requirements.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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