PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Commissioners Court authorized the County Judge to sign the annual signature authority renewal form required by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services so that Harris County Youth Shelter staff can remain in compliance with their Residential Child Care Services contract.

What it means for you

This is a routine annual administrative step that keeps Harris County Youth Shelter (formerly Kinder Emergency Shelter) staff authorized to fulfill their obligations under a state contract for residential child care services.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Harris County Youth Shelter (formerly Kinder Emergency Shelter)Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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