Legislation Details

File #: 26-2174    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 3/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey Health Care System (MEDVAMC VAHCS) for interagency coordination and responsibility concerning law enforcement, emergency response, requests for assistance, and physical security and access control operations at Katy VA Outpatient Clinics VAHCS at 750 West Green Blvd., 77450 and the Sheriff's Office at 1200 Baker Street.
Attachments: 1. VA Katy Outpatient Clinic0001

Primary Department: Sheriff

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

 

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Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

 

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Request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey Health Care System (MEDVAMC VAHCS) for interagency coordination and responsibility concerning law enforcement, emergency response, requests for assistance, and physical security and access control operations at Katy VA Outpatient Clinics VAHCS at 750 West Green Blvd., 77450 and the Sheriff’s Office at 1200 Baker Street.

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Background and Discussion:

The agreement between VA Katy Outpatient Clinic VAHCS Police Service and Harris County Sheriff’s Office as a means of reinforcing interagency coordination and responsibility concerning law enforcement, emergency response, requests for assistance, and physical security and access control operations at Katy VA Outpatient Clinics VAHCS located at 750 West Green Blvd., 77450, and Harris County Sheriff’s Office located at 1200 Baker Street.

 

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The expected impact on the community includes clarifying jurisdiction authority and reinforcing shared responsibility for public safety.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: John Nanny, Assistant Chief, Harris County Sheriff’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding between United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey Health Care System and Harris County Sheriff’s Office