PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Court approved the County Library's application for a $20,000 grant from the George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation to support the FY26 Summer Reading Program, with no required county match.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, the County Library would receive up to $20,000 to fund its 2026 Summer Reading Program at no cost to the county.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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?$20,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Library brought it forward. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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