Legislation Details

File #: 26-0716    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 1/15/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Donna Cole, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term ending February 1, 2028.
Attachments: 1. Donna Cole bio.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, Judge

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 for discussion and reappointment of Donna Cole, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term ending February 1, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pilot Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels in Harris County Ports, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board's jurisdiction. The nine-member board is comprised of members appointed by the City of Houston, Harris County, the City of Pasadena, Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association, the Governor, and the Chair of the Board is appointed jointly by the City of Houston and Harris County. Pilot commissioners serve staggered terms of two years that expire on February 1.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expiring at-large position previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

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