Legislation Details

File #: 26-6225    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Germer PLLC to advise, counsel, or provide legal representation to Harris County in matters related to legal defense of Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits; CAO File No. 25ADT0031.
Attachments: 1. 26-6225-Germer Fourth Amdmnt_Agmt & Order_091726.pdf
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Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Abbie Kamin, County Attorney

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an Order Authorizing a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Germer PLLC to advise, counsel, or provide legal representation to Harris County in matters related to legal defense of Texas Tort Claims Act lawsuits; CAO File No. 25ADT0031.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 08/07/2025 228
Contract Award
11/13/2025 126
Contract First Amendment 04/16/2026
170
Contract Second Amendment

06/11/2026
191
Contract Third Amendment


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