Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, MPP, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, Interim Chief Medical Examiner, Institute of Forensic Sciences
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an executive session pursuant to Texas Govt. Code Sec. 551.074 for discussion and possible action on the appointment of Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as Chief Medical Examiner for the Institute of Forensic Sciences pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal. Proc. 49.25 Section 1(a).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is a science-based, independent operation comprised of two distinct forensic services for the Harris County community - the Medical Examiner Service and the Crime Laboratory Service.
The Chief Medical Examiner oversees the Institute of Forensic Sciences in their mission of providing medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Commissioners Court approved the appointment of Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, MD, as Interim Chief Medical Examiner on March 19, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This item confirms the permanent appointment of the Chief Medical Examiner, providing stability and predictability to the Institute of Forensic Sciences department.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court may ch...
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