The Office of County Administration asked the court to direct ARPA committees and county departments to develop budget requests for high-priority programs in the ARPA portfolio, totaling $13,945,480.00, as part of the FY2027 budget process.

What it means for you

Harris County will work to transition certain federally funded ARPA programs into the regular county budget, with the Apprenticeship Advantage program specifically approved in this action.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to approve the Apprenticeship Advantage. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.