PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

Harris County is approving a data-sharing agreement with the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network to monitor healthcare-associated infections in local hospitals and nursing homes.

What it means for you

The county will share or receive data with the CDC's NHSN to help track infections occurring in Harris County healthcare facilities.

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

Who benefits?Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety NetworkLegistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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