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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Court approved an amendment to an agreement with the University of Texas Science Center at Houston that decreases the contract's funding by $1,468,000 and updates the budget and federal award identification documents for an accessible child care training program.

What it means for you

The county is reducing the amount committed to this child care training and support program run through UT Health, while keeping the program active under updated financial terms.

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.

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?$1,468,000Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?University of Texas Science Center at HoustonLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-0520-178350 — data from official records via PlainDocket.