Legislation Details

File #: 26-5618    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 8/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request for approval of the appointment of Gregg T. Reyes, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports to fill an unexpired term ending February 1, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

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

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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 the appointment of Gregg T. Reyes, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports to fill an unexpired term ending February 1, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Pilot Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels in Harris County Ports, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board's jurisdiction. The nine-member board is comprised of members appointed by the City of Houston, Harris County, the City of Pasadena, Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association, the Governor, and the Chair of the Board is appointed jointly by the City of Houston and Harris County. Pilot commissioners serve staggered terms of two years that expire on February 1.

Expected Impact:
The nominee, if approved by the court, will be appointed to fill the seat and unexpired term that is being vacated.

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