PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-10-30

The Institute of Forensic Sciences wants permission to apply for a $500,000 state grant to support a crime laboratory portal records program, with no county matching funds required.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would fund the Institute of Forensic Sciences' crime laboratory records portal for the fiscal year 2026.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Institute of Forensic SciencesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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

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