PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-16

Public Health Services is accepting $176,000 in federal grant funds and extending the grant end date and two staff positions to September 29, 2026 for the Environmental Health Specialists Network grant.

What it means for you

Two county positions tied to environmental health work will continue through late 2026, funded by this federal grant at no required cost to the county.

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?$176,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Department of Health and Human ServicesLegistar 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 ↗

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