PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

Public Health Services is seeking approval to accept a grant amendment that carries over $421,593 in federal funds for the Healthy Start Initiative, a program with a budget period ending March 31, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Health would receive additional carryover funding with no local match required to continue the Healthy Start Initiative through the end of its current budget period.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$421,593Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesLegistar record ↗

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

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