Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley, Chief People Officer
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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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 for approval of amendments to the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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Background and Discussion:
Human Resources and Talent has completed a comprehensive review and update of the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures (HCPPP). The resulting amendments - both substantive and non-substantive - strengthen employee protections, improve operational clarity, and align County policy with current legal standards. These amendments are effective August 8, 2026. Upon approval, HRT will coordinate countywide distribution to all departments. Minor non-substantive and formatting changes may be made prior to distribution.
These amendments also introduce a new Section 16, codifying the Consultation Policy consistent with Commissioners Court’s resolution of March 19, 2026 (Agenda Item 282).
Expected Impact:
These amendments are policy-driven and are not anticipated to result in significant fiscal impact to the County, other than Section 16. The financial impact of Section 16 will be conveyed in a separate RCA regarding the Consultation Policy.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): L1: Design a set of policies for Harris County to set dynamic living wage rates and ensure essential worker protections and high-quality benefits for all Harris County contracts, employees, and economic agreements.
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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To approve the resolution supporting the creation of a consultation policy with implementation effective October 1, 2026: authorizing a process for certain County employees to select a qualified labor union to serve as a Consultation Agent; establishing a consultation process by which a consultation team composed of a Consultation Agent, certain employees, and certain management representatives will meet at least monthly to discuss and recommend any changes to the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures; amending the County’s grievance policy to notify the Consultation Agent when eligible employees file a grievance and entitling eligible employees to receive representation from the Consultation Agent in grievance or disciplinary matters. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 8/8/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erika Owens, HR Director, Human Resources and Talent
Attachments (if applicable): 2026 Amendments to Personnel Policies and Procedures