PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The county is renewing its agreement with the City of Galveston's Island Transit to provide non-emergency transportation for elderly, disabled, or low-income residents through the RIDES Program for one more year.

What it means for you

Elderly, disabled, and low-income Harris County residents who have no other transportation option can continue to receive rides under this program through May 24, 2027.

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

Who benefits?City of Galveston - Island TransitLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department brought it forward. Taken up at the April 16, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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