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File #: 25-4736    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request for approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Butler Snow LLP in connection with LUPE v. Abbott; Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and any other matters related to or concerning the same or similar subject matter.
Attachments: 1. 25GEN1998_Butler Snow LLP_Second Amendment_v1.PDF
Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Butler Snow LLP

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

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Butler Snow LLP in connection with LUPE v. Abbott; Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and any other matters related to or concerning the same or similar subject matter.
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Background and Discussion:
Butler Snow LLP represents Harris County on Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844. This amendment will primarily incorporate the rate schedule that should have been included with the original agreement but was inadvertently excluded.

Expected Impact:
The matter discussed herein has largely been concluded. Payment of the invoices is a remaining hurdle. The current invoice total of Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223 is $240,780. There may be some expenses remaining for final close-out of the matter.


Alternative Options:
Not approving payment for services rendered by Butler Snow LLP.



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