PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-12

The Court approved the purchase of $10,000 in gift cards to be used as incentives for people participating in focus groups for the Healthy in Harris County project pilot.

What it means for you

Residents who take part in focus groups for this public health pilot project may receive gift cards as compensation for their time and participation.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–1, 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?$10,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Participants in the Healthy in Harris County project pilot focus groupsLegistar 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 ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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