PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-11-13

The county is seeking approval of an agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston to provide mentoring services to children of incarcerated women through BBBS's Amachi Program.

What it means for you

Children of incarcerated women in Harris County will be connected with mentors through the Amachi Program operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston.

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

Who benefits?Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston; children of incarcerated womenLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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