Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable James “Smokie” Phillips
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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 by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of an agreement for law enforcement services with Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 89 for two deputy positions effective October 17, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
This Agreement is made pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, which authorizes contracts between counties and local governments for the performance of governmental functions and services; and The District desires to obtain the services of the Harris County Constable Precinct 7 (the "Constable") to provide law enforcement services within District's geographical area. NOW THEREFORE, the County and the District, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, do mutually agree.
The Contract is for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
The agency will provide high visibility patrols to reduce crime.
Alternative Options:
No variable alternative.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A...
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