PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

The Commissioners Court approved the District Attorney's request to accept a $1,006,734 grant from the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office for the FY26 Border Prosecution Unit TAG Grant Program, with no required county match.

What it means for you

The Harris County District Attorney's Office will receive over $1 million in state grant funds to support border prosecution work, at no direct cost to county taxpayers.

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?$1,006,734Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County District AttorneyLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Office of the Governor/Public Safety OfficeLegistar record ↗

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

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