The County Clerk's Office requested nearly $4.95 million in additional funding for voter education, new staff positions, early voting security required by Senate Bill 2216, and other election expenses; the court approved a smaller supplemental budget of $3 million covering 6 positions and election and voter engagement activities.

What it means for you

Harris County residents will see continued voter outreach efforts and early voting security measures, funded at $3 million rather than the $4,946,642 originally requested.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to provide a supplemental budget to the County Clerk’s Office in the amount of $3 million for 6 PCNs and election activities for voter engagement and statutory compliance. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.