Legislation Details

File #: 25-4767    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 7/25/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Patricia Alvarez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2026.

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Patricia Alvarez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2026.

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Background and Discussion:

The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District regulates groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding. Harris County Commissioners Court appoints a total of 3 Directors to the Board of the Subsidence District, with each seat representing agriculture, industry, and a Municipal Utility District (MUD), respectively. This nominee will fill the seat representing agriculture.

 

Expected Impact:

Appointment to an expired at-large seat, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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4/5/2022

225

Request by the County Judge for an Executive Session for approval to reappoint Lindall Murff to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for a one-year term ending January 31, 2023.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, OCA - Boards & Commissions

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume