PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

Public Health Services is accepting an amendment to bring in $500,000 in carryover funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, with no required match, for the Community Mental Health Grant.

What it means for you

The additional carryover funds allow Public Health Services to continue community mental health services in Harris County using previously allocated state money.

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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Health and Human Services CommissionLegistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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