Legislation Details

File #: 26-6657    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of the second amendment to a partnership agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide low-income individuals with access to services and information for free legal representation in civil legal matters by extending the term of the agreement until September 27, 2027.
Attachments: 1. 2a. CAOSigned_Renewal Agreement Pct 1 Harris County Sept 2026.pdf
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Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

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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

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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 second amendment to a partnership agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide low-income individuals with access to services and information for free legal representation in civil legal matters by extending the term of the agreement until September 27, 2027.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): D3: Improve outcomes for indigent defendants through holistic services and connections to necessary resources.
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):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 03/26/2024 553 Approval of the Master Agreement 08/26/2025 349 Approval to extend the term of the Master Agreement
Location: Precinct 1
Address (if applicable): n/a
Precinct(s): Precinct 1

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