PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county approved extending nine grant-funded positions in Veteran Services through September 30, 2026, funded by the GY25 Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant.

What it means for you

Nine county employees working on veteran suicide prevention will keep their jobs through September 30, 2026 under the existing grant.

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

Who receives?9 grant funded positions in Veteran ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Veteran Services 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's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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