PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

Harris County is entering into a subrecipient agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services worth $902,154.41 to support child welfare services under the federal Title IV-E program for fiscal year 2026.

What it means for you

This agreement brings state funds into Harris County to support child welfare services, with no local matching funds required.

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?$902,154Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (as subrecipient agreement counterparty); Harris County Resources for Children & AdultsLegistar record ↗

Which fund?Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesLegistar 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 16, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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