Public Town Hall Meeting: Ben Taub Hospital Expansion Project (Houston, 13th January at 6.45pm)

Harris Health will host a public Town Hall Meeting in Harris County Precinct 4 on the use of eminent domain to take a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital.

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4, Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, Texas 77042 (Google map)

WHO:          Esmaeil Porsa, MD, president and CEO, Harris Health

WHY: Harris Health will host an informative meeting regarding the acquisition of 8.9 acres of Hermann Park land by eminent domain to support the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital. The public is invited to attend to hear about the proposed plans and ask questions.

If unable to attend the meeting, the public can still submit comments about the proposal through email at [email protected].

For more information on the Ben Taub Hospital expansion project, visit harrishealth.org.