Legislation Details

File #: 26-4526    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal 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 to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Numbers SAT-TXS-1322; SAT-TXS-1326; SAT-TXS-1170; SAT-TXE-0431; SAT-TXS-1294; SAT-TXS-1292; and SAT-TXS-1273 and the additional amount of approved paid overtime should not exceed $5,000 per case or $35,000 total.
Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): HIDTA STATE AND LOCAL TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Investigation Numbers SAT-TXS-1322; SAT-TXS-1326; SAT-TXS-1170; SAT-TXE-0431; SAT-TXS-1294; SAT-TXS-1292; and SAT-TXS-1273 and the additional amount of approved paid overtime should not exceed $5,000 per case or $35,000 total.
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Background and Discussion:
Constable Jerry Garcia is requesting acceptance of the already approved agreement for paid overtime.
Expected Impact:
Constable Jerry Garcia will participate in the state and local OCEDEFT Task Force to combat drug activity and criminal activity in his precinct.
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.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (i...

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