Legislation Details

File #: 26-1182    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 2/10/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept abandoned property, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure ?18.17(b), in connection with a case in the 133rd District Court to be used for official law enforcement purposes in support of Harris County operations.

Primary Department: Constables

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable James “Smokie” Phillips

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept abandoned property, pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §18.17(b), in connection with a case in the 133rd District Court to be used for official law enforcement purposes in support of Harris County operations.

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Background and Discussion:

Pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §18.71(b), Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office respectfully requests authorization from the Harris County Commissioners Court to accept possession and use of a 2014 Cadillac ATS, VIN #1G6AH5RX8E0145386, for operational use within the Special Operations and Administration Division.

 

All statutory requirements under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §18.71(b) have been fully satisfied to allow Harris County to take possession and control of this property. The vehicle has been determined to be abandoned, and all required notice and due process provisions have been met. The estimated value of the vehicle is $9,238.00. 

 

For the Court’s review and consideration, the following documents are attached:

 

1.                     Order on Plaintiff’s Motion for Non-Suit

2.                     Notice of Intent to Dispose of Property Letter to Owner

 

Expected Impact:

Approval of this request will allow the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office to place this vehicle into service to support authorized law enforcement and administrative functions.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

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Address (if applicable): 5290 Griggs Rd. - Houston, Texas 77021

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Constable Precinct 7 James Phillips, Marcus Grant, Chief Deputy, and Grady Castleberry, Assistant Chief Deputy

 

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