PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-03-19

The county is approving the submission of updated planning grant applications to the Texas General Land Office seeking up to $32,750,000 in federal disaster mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, Harris County could receive up to $32,750,000 for planning activities related to disaster mitigation.

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$32,750,000Legistar record ↗

Who pays?Texas General Land Office, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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

The official caption doesn't name a beneficiary — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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