Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, MPP, County Administrator
Secondary Department: County Attorney
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Abbie Kamin, County Attorney
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the revised Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 9, 2026, Commissioners Court approved a proposed amendment to the Commissioners Court Rules of Procedure, Conduct, and Decorum at Meetings of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, suggested to be placed under Section VI (Public Participation), Subsection G (Proper Conduct Required), or another section recommended by the County Attorney's Office, with the following language:
"Harris County Commissioners Court welcomes invocation speakers representing the diverse faith traditions and communities of Harris County. Disruptions, interruptions, or discriminatory remarks directed toward an invocation speaker or the invocation process are prohibited. Any individual engaging in such conduct may be ruled out of order by any member of Commissioners Court or the Parliamentarian, and the individual may be removed from the courtroom consistent with applicable Court Rules and law."
The Office of County Attorney has revised the policy accordingly and the document is transmitted here for transparency.
Expected Impact:
The revis...
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