Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for discussion and possible action pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 25.1031(a), as amended by H.B. 16 (89th Legislature, Second Special Session), related to the appointment of a Judge to the County Civil Court at Law No. 5 of Harris County, Texas.
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Background and Discussion:
During the second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, lawmakers enacted House Bill 16, which amended Texas Government Code ? 25.1031(a) to create the County Civil Court at Law No. 5 of Harris County, Texas, effective December 4, 2025. The establishment of this additional court aims to relieve increasing civil caseloads and enhance judicial efficiency within the county's existing County Civil Courts at Law system.
Expected Impact:
Alternative Options:
Allow the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 to remain vacant until the November 2026 election.
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