PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

Harris County is authorizing an amendment to its agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services so that the county can be reimbursed for certain HIV/AIDS drug prescriptions dispensed to Ryan White Program participants.

What it means for you

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program participants in the eligible metropolitan area can continue to receive covered drug assistance prescriptions with Harris County seeking reimbursement from the state.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

Health — see all →Ryan White Part-A Eligible Metropolitan Area

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

Who benefits?Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program participants within the Ryan White Part-A Eligible Metropolitan AreaLegistar record ↗

Who pays?Texas Department of State Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the October 30, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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