PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

Harris County Resources for Children & Adults asked to accept $195,759.20 in carry-over grant funds from the federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) for the FY26 AWARE Harris Project, with no local match required.

What it means for you

The county will receive additional federal mental health and substance abuse funding for the AWARE Harris Project at no cost to county taxpayers.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

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

4–0, 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$195,759Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Resources for Children & AdultsLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the February 26, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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