PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

The county is renewing a contract with American Institutes for Research to evaluate the Community Health and Violence Prevention Services program for Public Health Services, covering April 10, 2026 through April 9, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County's Public Health Services will continue to have its Community Health and Violence Prevention Services program independently evaluated through April 2027.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?American Institutes for ResearchLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 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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