PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Sheriff's Office wants to carry over $30,000.06 in unspent auto theft grant funds from the 2024–2025 grant year into the 2025–2026 grant year.

What it means for you

This allows the Sheriff's Office to continue spending previously received auto theft grant funds rather than returning the leftover balance.

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?$30,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Sheriff's OfficeLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Auto Theft Federal Funds and Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program Income FundsLegistar record ↗

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

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