PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The County Library is asking permission to apply for a state grant that funds a mail-order book program for community literacy in FY26.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would support a program that mails books to Harris County residents as part of literacy efforts.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, 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 gives?Texas State Library and Archives Commission, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Library brought it forward. Taken up at the December 11, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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