Legislation Details

File #: 26-2344    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 4/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Germer PLLC to advise, counsel, or provide legal representation to Harris County in matters related to legal defense of Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits; CAO File No. 25ADT0031.
Attachments: 1. 26-2344-Germer Agmt & Order_041626.pdf
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan Fombonne, County Attorney

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Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Germer PLLC to advise, counsel, or provide legal representation to Harris County in matters related to legal defense of Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits; CAO File No. 25ADT0031.
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