Legislation Details

File #: 26-4518    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/29/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval of an amendment to an agreement for law enforcement services with Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) for one Captain position effective July 11, 2026, and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Galena Park ISD for Captain Arnold Magana to serve as Chief of Police for Galena Park ISD.
Attachments: 1. 26-4518-GPISD - Contract MOU and 3441.pdf
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2

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Type of Request: Contract - Award

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval of an amendment to an agreement for law enforcement services with Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) for one Captain position effective July 11, 2026, and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Galena Park ISD for Captain Arnold Magana to serve as Chief of Police for Galena Park ISD.
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Background and Discussion:
The Captain will perform law enforcement services in association with a new contract. New contract becomes effective July 11, 2026, to September 30, 2026

Expected Impact: No expected impact due to the fact that this position will be funded by Galena Park ISD 100%.

Alternative Options: N/A


County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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