Legislation Details

File #: 26-0890    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Necessity Status: Passed
File created: 1/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement and two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Tanner Rd - from W. Sam Houston Pkwy N frontage to 350' east of Gessner Rd - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2QC01, Precinct 3.
Attachments: 1. 26-0890-(PN)23103MF2QC01-TannerRd-P3-2-12-26

Primary Department: County Engineer

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Not applicable

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Public Necessity

 

Project ID (if applicable): 23103MF2QC01

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Any applicable landowner and/or property interest holder

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Not applicable

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): Not applicable

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

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Not 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 for approval of a certain project, decreeing the project to be a public necessity and convenience, and directing the Harris County Real Property Division to acquire, one (1) road easement and two (2) fee simple tracts for the public project known as Tanner Rd - from W. Sam Houston Pkwy N frontage to 350' east of Gessner Rd - 2022, for the purpose of roadway construction, UPIN 23103MF2QC01, Precinct 3.

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Background and Discussion:

The project involves the design and construction of the expansion of Tanner Rd - from West Sam Houston Parkway N Frontage Road to 350 feet east of Gessner Road to result in a four-lane concrete boulevard. The project includes storm drains and sidewalks and detention basin mitigation.

 

Expected Impact:

The project will address current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays, and provide safe mobility for residents, pedestrians, and drivers.

 

Alternative Options:

If no action is taken, there will be delays in area mobility improvement.

 

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.

County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):  N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  F1: Strengthen the County’s commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.

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): None

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Address (if applicable): 10431 Tanner Rd. & 0 Crawford, Houston, TX 77041

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. F. Mike Etienne, Chief of Planning and Development Services, Office of the County Engineer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Findings and Declarations; Metes and Bounds