PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

Harris County is accepting an additional $390,000 in grant funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to support the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for fiscal year 2026.

What it means for you

The additional grant money goes toward the WIC program, which provides nutrition and health services to eligible women, infants, and children in Harris County. No county matching funds are required.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$390,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Women, Infants, and Children Program (FY 2026)Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Health and Human Services CommissionLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the March 19, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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