PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-08

Harris County Juvenile Probation is accepting a $92,244.68 grant from the Texas Office of the Governor to fund the Gang Recidivism Intervention Program (GRIP) Specialty Courts for FY26.

What it means for you

This grant supports a program aimed at reducing gang-related reoffending among youth in the juvenile justice system, at no cost to county taxpayers.

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

How much?$92,245Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Juvenile Probation / Gang Recidivism Intervention Program (GRIP)Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice DivisionLegistar record ↗

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

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