Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea Coughlin Rowley
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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 the voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155.
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Background and Discussion:
Human Resources & Talent has received the signed voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association, which is a bona fide employee association qualified for exemption under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).
The required process for authorizing such a deduction is contained in Texas Local Government Code Chapter 155, Subchapter A, and is implemented through County Auditor Procedure L.2-6, Establishment of New Voluntary Payroll Deductions for Harris County Employees. This procedure outlines the review, approval, and agreement processes for establishing new voluntary deductions for employee associations or charitable organizations.
In accordance with the procedure, the County Attorney’s Office has prepared the formal voluntary payroll deduction agreement, which has been reviewed and signed by the requesting entity. Upon final approval by Commissioners Court, the County Auditor’s Office will amend Form 777 (Payroll Deduction Agreement) to include the Asian American Peace Officers Association and coordinate setup of the new deduction type within the payroll system.
Pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 155 and Procedure L.2-6, the Association will be responsible for payment of all administrative setup and processing fees as determined by the County Auditor’s Office.
Approval of this agreement will provide employees with an additional voluntary payroll deduction option supporting a recognized employee association.
Expected Impact:
Provides employees with an additional payroll deduction option supporting a recognized employee association.
Alternative Options:
The County can choose not to approve the organization, and the organization will not be available for employees to choose as a voluntary payroll deduction.
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): 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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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12/11/2025 |
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Approved to move forward with voluntary payroll deduction agreement for the Asian American Peace Officers Association. |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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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: Erika Owens, Sr. Human Resources Director, Human Resources & Talent
Attachments (if applicable): Voluntary Payroll Deduction Agreement