PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking a $3,000,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund hate crimes prosecution and prevention efforts under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program.

What it means for you

If awarded, this grant would provide up to $3,000,000 to the District Attorney's Office for hate crimes work, 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?$3,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/Bureau of Justice Assistance, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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

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

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