Harris County names Erica Lee Carter county administrator, effective March 9
Feb 12, 2026
The Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Erica Lee Carter as Harris County administrator, directing OCA and HR to finalize steps for a March 9 start. Carter pledged collaborative implementation of the court’s 2050 vision and praised county staff during brief remarks.
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The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to appoint Erica Lee Carter as the county administrator, setting an effective date of March 9, 2026. The motion, made by Commissioner Ellis and seconded by Commissioner Briones, directed the Office of County Administration, Human Resources and other departments to complete hiring and onboarding steps.
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