Legislation Details

File #: 25-7920    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP in connection with Barbie Robinson v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-4925; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

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Type of Request: Contract - Award

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP

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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services between Harris County and Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP in connection with Barbie Robinson v. Harris County, Texas; Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-4925; In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
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Background and Discussion:
The County Attorney's Office is seeking approval to enter into an agreement with Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP to provide legal representation for the County Attorney's Office in connection with Civil Action No. 4:25-cv-4925.


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