PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The County Clerk asked the Court to adopt filing fees and collection procedures for civil mental health proceedings, in line with state law and local practice.

What it means for you

People filing civil mental health cases in Harris County will be subject to officially adopted fee schedules and collection procedures.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, 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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

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

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, a beneficiary, or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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