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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Office of Management and Budget asked the Commissioners Court to authorize monthly updates on the county's unpaid federal grant receivables balance to keep it within a recommended $100 million cap. The court approved the monthly reporting.

What it means for you

Harris County residents can expect ongoing public reporting on how much federal grant money is owed to the county, helping ensure the county stays within a $100 million recommended limit on outstanding receivables.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to provide a monthly update on its outstanding balance of Accounts Receivable (AR) for federal grants to ensure compliance with the recommended cap of $100 million. 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

50, per the official record.

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?$100,000,000Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of Management and Budget brought it forward. Taken up at the February 12, 2026 meeting Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who receives it or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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