PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The county is asking for approval to pay up to $8,000 in Guardianship Certification fees in fiscal year 2026 for staff members who serve as guardians.

What it means for you

County employees who act as legal guardians will have their required certification fees covered by the county during FY26.

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?$8,000Legistar 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 beneficiary or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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