PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-02-26

The Court approved accepting a $5,750,000 federal grant from HUD for the Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program, which requires a $500,000 county match.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Health Services will receive HUD funding to address lead hazards and promote healthy home conditions; the county must contribute $500,000 in matching funds.

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

How much?$5,750,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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