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Adrian Garcia

Commissioner, Precinct 22019-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
9:55:58
Avg per meeting
33:07
Segments
8078

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Filtered to Budget

Top issues during term (12)(Budget)

critical↑Oct 2025[25]

FY 2027 County Budget and Property Tax Increase

Raises property taxes for the average homeowner by approximately $193 annually.

critical↓Jun 2026[15]

Grant Funding Roll-offs

This will directly influence the tax burden on Harris County property owners and the funding levels for essential public services.

high↑Jun 2025[10]

Toll Road Revenue and Refunding Bonds

Involves multi-billion dollar debt issuance and refinancing for county toll road infrastructure.

critical↓May 2026[7]

Budget Deficit and Fiscal Sustainability

The county is projecting a deficit between $129 million and $257 million for the next fiscal year.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

tax incentive

The school district is giving up millions in property tax revenue over the next decade in hopes that the massive solar plant pays off down the road.

high↓Apr 2026[4]

Early Childhood Education Access

The initiatives are budget-neutral.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

toll road revenue oversight

It could force the county to rethink its budget, potentially slowing down or canceling planned road improvements.

high↓May 2025[0]

infrastructure funding dispute

This $80 million dispute could drain funds meant for fixing local roads and bridges, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for the delay.

high↓Feb 2026[0]

public stadium financing

Your tax bill could go up or be diverted from other city services to cover these massive construction costs.

high↓Mar 2026[0]

affordable housing funding

You might see your property taxes climb or city services get cut to cover this multi-billion dollar price tag.

high→Jun 2026[0]

budget approval

This is a huge $7.5 billion commitment that sets the tone for all city services and infrastructure spending for the next year.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

transportation funding

Your local road repair budget could take a major hit, forcing the city to delay or cancel much-needed construction projects.

Decisions during term (27)

Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Request for approval of amendments to two PY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded agreements to update the budget, Scope of Services, and Federal Award Identification Table with 1) SEARCH Homeless Services for SEARCH…

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with NPower INC DBA Tech-TSC, INC in the additional amount of $901,000 for additional services illustrated in the updated budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B),…

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with American Fed of Labor & Congress of Ind TX Gulf Coast Feder in the additional amount of $2,820,000 for additional services illustrated in the updated budget in the…

approvedVoted yes3-1Sep 17, 2026

Adoption of FY 2027 Harris County General Fund Budget

approved4-1Sep 17, 2026

Adoption of Harris Health System Tax Rate and Budget

approved4-0Sep 17, 2026

Adoption of Flood Control District Tax Rate and Budget

approved5-0Sep 8, 2026

Set Public Hearing on Flood Control District Tax Rate and Budget

approved4-1Sep 8, 2026

Approval of FY27 Budget Service Enhancements

approved4-0Aug 25, 2026

Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.

approved3-1Aug 25, 2026

Request for approval of an order authorizing the filing of a lawsuit challenging the rule proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other agencies seeking to overhaul grantmaking processes and politicize federal funding,…

approved3-1Aug 25, 2026

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Low Income Investment Fund to update the budget (Exhibit B) for Child Care Facilities Fund for Harris County for the period of…

approvedJul 30, 2026

Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.

approvedJul 30, 2026

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to update the budget (Exhibit B) for Early Childhood Resiliency Fund for the…

approvedJul 21, 2026

Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.

approvedJul 21, 2026

Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract and renewal option with Gateway Foundation - Texas in the additional amount of $14,786,501 to add summary of budget for purchases of service for residential…

approved5-0Jun 25, 2026

Request for approval of the lease of three parking spaces for employees of Office of Management & Budget at certain garages with LANIER Parking for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, at an approximate total cost of…

approved5-0Jun 25, 2026

Request for approval of eight (8) amendments to agreements funded by Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds to update the Scope of Services, budget, and Federal Award Identification Table with 1) Family Endeavors, Inc. for Endeavors…

approved5-0Jun 25, 2026

Request by the County Judge for approval to accept the final portion of the GY 2026-2027 Ryan White Part A grant in the amount of $329,718 to be used for the final portion of the budget for the Ryan White Planning Council's Office of…

approved3-0Apr 30, 2026

Request for approval of authorized budget appropriation transfers for the Flood Control District and certain county departments.

approved4-0Apr 16, 2026

Budget Offset Directive

Voting record (1)(Budget)

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