PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

Public Health Services wants to temporarily move $103,731 in special revenue funds to keep paying 13 grant-funded employees while the county waits for its 2026–2027 Ryan White Part-A federal grant to arrive.

What it means for you

This keeps 13 health-related positions funded through February 28, 2027, avoiding a gap in services while the federal grant award is pending.

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?$103,731Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?13 grant positionsLegistar record ↗

Which fund?Special revenue fundsLegistar record ↗

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

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