PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

The county is renewing a $100,000 contract with Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative to operate an immigrant resource hotline for one year.

What it means for you

Immigrants in Harris County can continue calling a hotline to access legal services and resources through the Housing and Community Development Department.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

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

3–1, 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?$100,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Houston Immigration Legal Services CollaborativeLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department brought it forward. Taken up at the October 30, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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