The Court is asked to formally establish the Harris County Immigrant and Refugee Commission and adopt its bylaws, with the Housing and Community Development Department assigned to provide staff support.

What it means for you

If approved, a new county commission focused on immigrant and refugee communities would be created with governing bylaws, and county staff would be designated to support its operations.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this Court adopt the proposed bylaws guiding the structure, responsibilities, and activities of the Harris County Immigrant and Refugee Commission to ensure its effective service to our immigrant and refugee communities; and that the Court direct the Housing and Community Development Department to designate appropriate staff to provide administrative support to the Harris County Immigrant and Refugee Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

3–1, per the official record.