Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of Fiscal Year 2027 Priority Project Plans related to implementation of the Harris County Strategic Plan.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court approved Harris County's first-ever Strategic Plan on October 29, 2024, to increase
alignment between the County budget and Commissioners Court's priorities, and to guide the work of County
departments and partners. The plan includes the County's vision, purpose, and guiding principles; six goals, 23
objectives, and 83 initiatives; and a range of metrics to track progress.
To support implementation, Commissioners Court approved the Strategic Plan in Action on December 10,
2024, establishing a framework for performance tracking, budget integration, and enhanced information for
decision making.
The FY2027 Budget Guidelines, approved by Commissioners Court on April 16, 2026, identified nine priority
Strategic Objectives, 11 Initiatives, and 11 Operational Imperatives. Departments leading FY27 Priority
Strategic Initiatives and Operational Imperatives have developed Project Plans that detail defined tasks, clear
timelines, and measurable outcomes.
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Alternative Options:
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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: This item is directly related to the Strategic Plan and accelerates the execution of strategic priorities, including Strategic Initiatives across multiple Strategic Goals in the plan.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
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Action Taken |
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4/16/2026 |
10 |
Commissioners Court approved the updated Standard Operating Procedures for Budget Proposals (which highlighted the FY27 Priorities) |
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1/8/2026 |
306 |
Commissioners Court accepted the transmittal of the FY 2026 Project Plans. |
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4/10/2025 |
20 |
Commissioners Court approved the Standard Operating Procedure for Budget Proposals (which highlighted the FY26 Priorities) |
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3/27/2025 |
32 |
Commissioners Court approved the Budget Guidelines in accordance with the Strategic Plan in Action (which highlighted the FY26 Priorities) |
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12/10/2024 |
28 |
Commissioners Court approved the Strategic Plan in Action |
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10/29/2024 |
24 |
Commissioners Court approved the five-year Harris County Strategic Plan |
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4/23/2024 |
30 |
Commissioners Court adopted the Strategic Framework as drafted and directed OCA to continue facilitating the next stages of this strategic planning process |
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3/26/2024 |
29 |
Commissioners Court approved updates to the guidelines for Department Progress Meetings with Goal Area Committees |
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12/19/2023 |
26 |
Commissioners Court approved the expenditure of $1,230,000.00 in funds under Job No. 21-0317 for the Agreement between Harris County and Ernst & Young LLP for facilitation and drafting of a multiyear countywide Strategic Plan. |
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10/31/2023 |
15 |
Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration (OCA) to work with a Strategic Planning Committee comprised of one representative from each Commissioners Court office to conduct a two phased strategic planning process that substantially involves Commissioners Court members and department leadership and staff. The first phase, which should conclude no later than April 16, 2024, would result in a 5-year County Strategic Plan. The second phase, which should conclude no later than December 17, 2024, would result in departments that report through CA further developing their department-specific strategic direction and associated performance measures to align their work with the countywide strategic plan. Departments will be offered technical assistance to support this work. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Attachments (if applicable): FY27 Project Plans