Legislation Details

File #: 26-1512    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/26/2026 Final action: 2/26/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the creation of an Unincorporated Public Nuisance & Life Safety Task Force.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for discussion and possible action on the creation of an Unincorporated Public Nuisance & Life Safety Task Force.

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Background and Discussion:

To establish a Court-led, interagency Public Nuisance & Life Safety Task Force focused exclusively on properties located in unincorporated Harris County. The structure coordinates existing statutory authorities across Harris County Public Health (HCPH), the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO), and the County Attorney’s Office (CAO) to address complex, high-risk nuisance properties that require multi-agency intervention.

 

Expected Impact:

Creation of a dashboard with a listing of the identified properties.

 

 

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Prior Court Action (if any): N/A

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Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Conrad Joe, Administrative Assistant

 

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