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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Court approved an amendment to an existing agreement with East Harris County Empowerment Council that reduces both the grant amount by $269,290 and the contract term, and updates the budget, federal award details, and scope of work for an early childhood learning program.

What it means for you

The contract with East Harris County Empowerment Council for the Early Learning Quality Network for Harris County is scaled back in funding and duration, covering the period October 10, 2023 through June 30, 2026.

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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$269,290Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?East Harris County Empowerment CouncilLegistar record ↗
Which fund?Decreased byLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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