PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

Juvenile Probation is seeking approval to apply for a $175,000 state grant to fund the CARE Court Program, with no match required and an indirect cost exemption requested.

What it means for you

If awarded, this grant would support the Creating Advocacy Recovery and Empowerment Court Program at no cost to Harris County; an indirect cost exemption is requested because the grantor reduces the grant each year.

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?$175,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Juvenile Probation 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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