Legislation Details

File #: 26-7201    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 10/19/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2026 Final action: 10/29/2026
Title: Request for approval of the reappointment of Rixi Castillo, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Essential Workers Board, Position 4, for a term ending October 29, 2029.
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

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

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if 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 the reappointment of Rixi Castillo, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Harris County Essential Workers Board, Position 4, for a term ending October 29, 2029.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the HCEWB is to provide feedback and recommendations to the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) and other relevant Harris County Departments and, where appropriate, serve in an advisory capacity to Harris County Commissioners Court on County programs and policies that recognize and support Essential Workers.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expiring seat assigned to and previously nominated by the Commissioner of Precinct 4, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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 (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 10/31/2023 401
Request by the Office of County ...

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