PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The County Judge will sign a $67,326,000 federal disaster recovery grant agreement with HUD, and two named county officials are authorized to sign related contracts and amendments for multiple federal housing and community development grant programs.

What it means for you

This brings a large block of federal disaster recovery funding into the county and establishes who is authorized to manage contracts under several ongoing federal grant programs.

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

How much?$67,326,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Housing and Community Development; Thao Costis, Executive Director; Craig Atkins, Chief Financial OfficerLegistar record ↗

Which fund?U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Legistar record ↗

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

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