PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The Juvenile Probation Department received approval to apply for a $92,244.68 grant from the Texas Office of the Governor to fund the Gang Recidivism Intervention Program (GRIP) Specialty Courts program for FY27.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, Harris County youth involved in gang activity could receive intervention services through a specialty court program at no cost to county taxpayers, as no matching funds are required.

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?$92,245Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Juvenile Probation / Gang Recidivism Intervention Program (GRIP) Specialty CourtsLegistar 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 ↗

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