PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Court approved amendments to two existing ARPA-funded agreements — one with IBN Sina Foundation for an Integrated Behavioral Health Project and one with Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for Meals on Wheels operations.

What it means for you

These amendments modify the terms of ongoing agreements that support behavioral health services and meal delivery for residents, both funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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?IBN Sina Foundation; Interfaith Ministries for Greater HoustonLegistar record ↗

Who pays?American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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