PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The District Attorney's Office will accept a $330,000 state grant from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division to fund a forensic evidence testing program, with no county match required.

What it means for you

The Harris County District Attorney's Office will have additional funding to test forensic evidence in criminal cases during fiscal year 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$330,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?District AttorneyLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amountLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. District Attorney brought it forward. Taken up at the October 16, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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