PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

Harris County Resources for Children & Adults is asking that the County Judge sign a Signature Authority Designation Form 2031 with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

What it means for you

This is a procedural step that formally designates who has authority to sign documents on behalf of Harris County in dealings with DFPS.

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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the October 16, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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