PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The Court approved an agreement with the University of Houston-Downtown to run a paid work-study internship program for the Office of Human and Civil Rights, lasting from March 2026 to March 2031 at no cost to the county.

What it means for you

UH-Downtown students will have the opportunity to intern with the county's Office of Human and Civil Rights for up to five years, with no county funds spent.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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

Who benefits?University of Houston-DowntownLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of Human and Civil Rights brought it forward. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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