PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

Harris County is accepting a $347,968 federal grant to strengthen childhood lead poisoning prevention and track blood lead levels in the county.

What it means for you

Public Health Services will receive funds to work on preventing lead poisoning in children and improving surveillance of blood lead levels in Harris County.

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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$347,968Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Department of Health and Human ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the November 13, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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