PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-09

Harris County is entering a three-year agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, worth $168,951, to fund a coordinator for the AWARE Harris mental health project.

What it means for you

A dedicated coordinator will support the AWARE Harris Project, which focuses on state mental health services in Harris County, for the period September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2028.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, 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?$168,951Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Texas Health and Human Services Commission; AWARE Harris ProjectLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the April 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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