PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The Sheriff's Office is launching a Medical Escort Pilot program under a previously approved interlocal agreement with Harris Health, and creating 23 new positions for it effective March 7, 2026.

What it means for you

Twenty-three new county positions will be created to staff a pilot program that provides medical escorts, affecting jail population health services.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

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

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