Juvenile Probation is accepting a state grant of $65,246.22, with no required county match, to fund the FY26 SOAR (Sobriety Over Addiction and Relapse) Specialty Court program; an indirect cost exemption is requested because the grant is reduced by 10% each year.
What it means for you
This funds a specialty court program focused on sobriety and addiction for youth in the juvenile justice system 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.