PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Court approved accepting over $21.9 million in federal grant funds from HUD for three housing and community development programs for fiscal year 2025.

What it means for you

Harris County will receive federal money to fund community development, emergency housing solutions, and home investment programs, with the Housing and Community Development department authorized to sign the grant agreements.

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.

Housing & zoning — see all →Harris County

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$21,900,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Housing and Community DevelopmentLegistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentLegistar record ↗

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

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