Legislation Details

File #: 26-4974    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 7/21/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request for approval of a sale by the County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 30' aerial easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a domestic limited liability company from the Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract FOXCONN 114593833A - Sale, for the appraised value of $3,188.00 and that the County Judge execute the aerial easement, UPIN 24101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1.
Attachments: 1. AM-24101MF2ZN01-P1NPRSAD-CNP-P1-8-6-26.pdf
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Precinct 1

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

Project ID (if applicable): 24101MF2ZN01; E-permits #2504300057
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a domestic limited liability company

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not Applicable
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not Applicable
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not Applicable
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sale by the County of Harris, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, of a 30' aerial easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a domestic limited liability company from the Precinct 1 Non-Project Related ROW Sales, Abandonments & Disclaimers, tract FOXCONN 114593833A - Sale, for the appraised value of $3,188.00 and that the County Judge execute the aerial easement, UPIN 24101MF2ZN01, Precinct 1.
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Background and Discussion:
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC requests to purchase the easement rights of a 30' aerial easement for powerlines for electric transmission, distribution and expansion of existing power lines to accommodate future growth in the area.

Expected Impact:
The use of this Harris County right of way for electric transmission, distribution and expansion of power lines will benefit the growing community and lessen the impact to existing public infrastructure.

Alternative Options:
Alternative routes will have a greater impact on existing public infrastructure
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