Legislation Details

File #: 26-2112    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action: 3/31/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1, the County Judge, the Commissioner of Precinct 2, the Commissioner of Precinct 3, and the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution in honor of Dr. Latrice Babin's public service career at Harris County Pollution Control Services and retirement.
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

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

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Type of Request: Resolution

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1, the County Judge, the Commissioner of Precinct 2, the Commissioner of Precinct 3, and the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval of a resolution in honor of Dr. Latrice Babin's public service career at Harris County Pollution Control Services and retirement.
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Background and Discussion:
After 31 years of public service at Harris County Pollution Control Services, including being appointed as Executive Director in 2019, Dr. Babin will retire on April 2, 2026. As Executive Director, Dr. Babin has led the transformation and expansion of Harris County Pollution Control Services to improve environmental monitoring and enforcement, bolster emergency response and coordination, and educate and engage the public to better protect communities and our environment.

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