PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The county is seeking approval to increase an existing contract with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD by $108,894 to cover higher service fees for licensed mental health practitioners and interns who work with inmates in the county jail.

What it means for you

Housed inmates in the Harris County jail will continue receiving mental health treatment planning and continuity of care services from licensed practitioners and interns provided through The Harris Center.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$108,894Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; housed inmatesLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the November 13, 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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