Legislation Details

File #: 26-3428    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 5/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request for approval of the reappointment of Patricia Alvarez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2028.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

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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 reappointment of Patricia Alvarez, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2028.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District regulates groundwater withdrawal throughout Harris and Galveston counties for the purpose of preventing land subsidence, which leads to increased flooding. Harris County Commissioners Court appoints a total of 3 Directors to the Board of the Subsidence District, with each seat representing agriculture, industry, and a Municipal Utility District (MUD), respectively. This nominee will fill the seat representing agriculture.

Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expired at-large seat previously nominated by Precinct 2, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the council.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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

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