Legislation Details

File #: 26-1483    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to ? 551.071, Government Code, for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Rowena Ward, Individually, and on behalf of the Estate of Rory Ward, Jr., et al. v. Harris County, Texas, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-1708, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan Fombonne

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Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Attorney for an Executive Session pursuant to ? 551.071, Government Code, for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Rowena Ward, Individually, and on behalf of the Estate of Rory Ward, Jr., et al. v. Harris County, Texas, et al.; Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-1708, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.
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