The county approved renewing its agreement with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, paying up to $1,785,981 for mental health screening services required by state law for jail inmates and defendants on bond.

What it means for you

Inmates in Sheriff's Office detention facilities and defendants released on bond will continue to receive mental health screenings as mandated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

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

5–0, per the official record.