PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The District Attorney's Office is seeking approval to apply for a $3,804,500 state grant to fund victim assistance services, with Harris County required to provide a $1,006,600 match.

What it means for you

If awarded, this grant would fund victim assistance programs run by the District Attorney's Office; Harris County would also contribute over $1 million in matching funds.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$3,804,500Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas 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. District Attorney 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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