PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

Justice of the Peace Court 1-2 is asking to accept a $5,000 grant from the Houston Bar Foundation, with no required county match, for a Small Claims Fast-Track Mediation Initiative in FY26.

What it means for you

The grant would fund a mediation program in the Justice of the Peace Court 1-2, which could provide faster resolution of small claims cases for Harris County residents.

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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$5,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Justice of the Peace 1-2Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Houston Bar FoundationLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Justice of the Peace 1-2 brought it forward. Taken up at the January 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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