PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-01-29

The county is approving the release of a Request for Proposals to find a vendor to provide remote psychiatric care (telepsychiatry) services for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.

What it means for you

People under community supervision in Harris County may have access to mental health services delivered remotely, subject to a vendor being selected through this process.

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

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Community Supervision & Corrections Department brought it forward. Taken up at the January 29, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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