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Board re-elects chair and vice chair for 2026; Hall Booth Smith PC retained as legal counsel

Harris County Board of Education · January 9, 2026

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Summary

The Harris County Board of Education elected leadership for the 2026 calendar year and reselected Hall Booth Smith PC as the district’s legal counsel. The chair’s re‑election drew one dissent; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

During the action agenda the board moved to elect its leadership for the 2026 calendar year. The board approved Garnet Ray to serve as chair for 2026 (the chair announced one dissent) and elected Mister Goodno as vice chair. Members spoke about continuity during the incoming superintendent transition and the value of experienced leadership.

The board also voted to reselect Hall Booth Smith PC to continue as the district’s legal counsel for calendar year 2026. The chair referenced Greg Ellington and Muriel (when available) as the firm’s representatives who serve the district on legal matters.

The transcript records the motions, seconds and chair announcements but does not contain a roll-call vote or numerical yes/no tally for the leadership votes. The actions were recorded by voice and the chair declared the motions carried with the single dissent on the chair vote.

Separately, the board reviewed ethics-related board policies (BH, BHE-1 and BHA) to meet the annual state requirement and will vote on any recommended revisions at next week’s meeting.