The Court approved renewing funding agreements with five organizations that provide immigrant legal services through the Housing and Community Development Department for 2026, totaling payments to BakerRipley ($300,000), Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project ($243,687), Justice for All Immigrants ($278,690), KIND, Inc. ($278,687), and Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service ($243,687).
What it means for you
Five nonprofit organizations will continue providing legal assistance to immigrants in Harris County throughout 2026.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–1, per the official record.