BY MELISSA ENAJE
What happens next?
In their own words
Following the final two town hall meetings in early 2026, Harris County commissioners are expected to make a decision by February on whether to hold the public hearing in March. Park users and taxpayers can submit questions or comments to Harris Health at bentaubexpansion@harrishealth.org.
“I do believe it will lift all boats: the parkland, health, people’s quality of life and what they do in Houston, Texas. That’s
“If you try to move [Ben Taub], it will be over my dead, cold body. It’s going to be right there for people who don’t have access to insurance.” RODNEY ELLIS, HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER
the opportunity in front of us.” LOUIS G. SMITH JR., HARRIS HEALTH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Upcoming town hall meetings
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia Baker Ripley House 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston
“Ben Taub serves some of the most vulnerable members of our community, and we support solutions that help Harris Health
“I won’t support anything unless it’s clearly understood that the money that’s going to come out of this is going to be invested in specifically ...
Jan. 5 6:45PM
meet that need. At the same time, Hermann Park is one of Houston’s most treasured public spaces.” CARA M. LAMBRIGHT, HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY PRESIDENT
parking at Hermann Park.” TOM RAMSEY, HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3 COMMISSIONER
Jan. 13 6:30PM
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones Location TBD
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