Harris County Commissioners adopt official canvas for May 2 special election in Senate District 4

Harris County Commissioners Court adopted the official canvas for votes cast in the May 2, 2026 special election to fill a vacancy in Texas State Senate District 4 during a brief special meeting on May 12.

The court convened at 10:04 a.m.; the presiding officer said the special session required only two members to constitute a quorum and introduced the single agenda item—approval of the official canvas of election results. "Is there any discussion?" the presiding officer asked, and after hearing none called for a motion to approve the item. The presiding officer recorded that Commissioner Briones made the motion and Commissioner Ellis seconded it and said, "I support the motion." The court recorded that the motion "passed unanimously."

A commissioner thanked Clerk Hudspeth and county staff for their work on administering the election; the presiding officer echoed the appreciation and praised the swift order of business. A motion to adjourn was made and the court adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

The action adopted the official canvas for the May 2 special election for State Senate District 4; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally of each member's vote beyond the recorded mover and seconder and the presiding officer's stated support. The court did not solicit public comments during the special session.