The Sheriff's Office asked the Court to temporarily move $535,495.61 in general funds to cover salaries and benefits for the Motorist Assistance Program, Incident Management Unit, and Tow and Go Program while waiting for FY26 grant money from the Houston-Galveston Area Council. The Court approved the request.
What it means for you
County general funds will temporarily backstop pay and benefits for Sheriff's Office staff in those roadway-assistance programs until the expected grant reimbursement arrives.
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.