Legislation Details

File #: 25-5229    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request for approval of an order authorizing the appointment of Kathryn Kase to serve as the Hearing Examiner for hearings held pursuant to the Harris County Metal Recycling Regulations.
Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

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Type of Request: Policy

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Request for approval of an order authorizing the appointment of Kathryn Kase to serve as the Hearing Examiner for hearings held pursuant to the Harris County Metal Recycling Regulations.
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Background and Discussion:

Pursuant to Section 19 of the Harris County Metal Recycling Regulations (amended on May 24, 2022), a metal recycling entity has a right to appeal county's licensing decision to a hearing officer appointed by Commissioners Court. Currently, the county does not have an appointed hearing officer.


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Serves public interest.



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5/24/22
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