PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity is amending its agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to move existing funds into salary expenses for the Inspire Program, with no new cost to the county.

What it means for you

No additional county money is spent; existing funds are simply shifted to cover salaries for the Inspire Program at The Harris Center.

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 benefits?The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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