PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

Harris County Resources for Children & Adults is asking to spend up to $12,000 in FY26 to cover care costs for wards who receive no Social Security or other benefits.

What it means for you

County wards who have no outside income source will have their care expenses covered by this funding.

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?$12,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Wards who currently receive no benefits from Social Security or other sourcesLegistar record ↗

Who pays?up toLegistar 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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