Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and her colleagues passed a balanced 2026 budget that prioritizes one of the community’s top concerns: safety.
Infrastructure is at the core of public safety. Improved roads lead to fewer crashes, improved drainage leads to reduced flooding, and new sidewalks lead to safer commutes for drivers and pedestrians. Infrastructure is more than just sidewalks and roads, it is the backbone that keeps neighborhoods connected, safe, and prepared for the future.
Commissioner Briones is dedicated to building resilient infrastructure designed to keep communities safe and bring them together. After months of work side-by-side with residents, department heads, and hundreds of County staff, Commissioner Briones helped secure funding for precinct-level services, such as debris removal, building sidewalks, repairing potholes, and maintaining parks.
These funds will build on the progress completed in 2025. Here are just a few examples of the incredible community-focused projects that were accomplished last fiscal year.
- 50 miles of new sidewalks
- 1,306 miles of ditch cleaned
- 1,600 miles of roads maintained
- 1,837 miles of storm sewer cleaned
What projects are coming up?
The upcoming projects in the budget cycle of FY26 continue the same momentum and focus on both immediate and longer-term infrastructure priorities — public safety, flood mitigation, disaster resilience, and community connectivity. Some of the planned projects include:
Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 Phase 2
- This project is a continuation of the over 50 miles of sidewalks built in 2025. $16 million will be attributed to Phase 2 to xpand sidewalks near schools and high-traffic areas. Construction will begin in the winter of 2025 and conclude in the fall of 2026.
Places 4 People 2025
- Through this program, Precinct 4 partners with local organizations to deliver progress in the form of improved, resilient infrastructure. Over 50 projects have been awarded so far. The next round of projects .
- Precinct 4 delivered a five-year community plan that identifies needs and priorities across the east side of Spring Branch and the Timbergrove and Lazybrook neighborhoods. The plan includes addressing high-crash intersections, re-imagining Pitner Park, and safety improvements along Hempstead Highway. Input was taken from nearly 800 residents and over 45 partner organizations to shape the plan.
All in 4 Katy East
- This plan includes strategic improvements in infrastructure, public safety, health, and economic opportunity, such as pursuing multimodal and roadway safety. The study area includes the unincorporated areas east of Katy and involves more than 8,700 data points from three community workshops and a community survey.
How can you stay informed?
Each investment — whether it is a new sidewalk, a road, or a drainage basin — contributes to a safer, more resilient, and better-connected community. Infrastructure shapes how people move, how families gather, and how neighborhoods thrive. Thoughtful planning today lays the groundwork for a stronger Precinct 4 tomorrow.
Residents are encouraged to stay engaged and informed:
- Track current infrastructure projects online.
- Provide feedback by calling 832-927-4444 or emailing [email protected].
- Submit a request at https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov/assistance.