Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tammy Narvaez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to a personal services exemption agreement with Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies, LLC to add language to the agreement for legislative liaison services at Austin, TX for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2026 - June 29, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 19, 2024, the County and the Contractor entered into an Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Locke Lord LLP to obtain Locke Lord LLP, through Crystal Brown, as a liaison for Harris County with the members of the legislature, legislative committees, state agencies, and state officials in Austin, Texas (the “Services”).
On April 16, 2025, the Agreement was assigned to Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
On May 14, 2026, the Agreement was assigned to Troutman Pepper Locke Strategies LLC.
The Parties desire to amend the agreement for the first time (“First Amendment”) to add language to the Agreement.
Expected Impact:
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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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/30/2024 |
377 |
Award Approval |
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03/19/2024 |
332 |
1st Amendment |
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04/16/2025 |
53 |
Order Of Assignment Approval |
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12/11/2025 |
289 |
2nd Renewal |
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05/14/2026 |
268 |
Order Of Assignment Approval |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Legislative Liaison Services at Austin, TX for Harris County |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Elizabeth Penagos (Intergovernmental and Global Affairs - Department Administrator, Harris County); Jose Camacho (Contract Manager - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment