PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

Harris County is applying for a state grant of $1,473,618.15 to fund a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program for FY27, and is also amending an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would support residential substance abuse treatment, requiring the county to contribute a matching amount of $491,206.05.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,473,618Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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