PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The court approved a memorandum of understanding with the Department of State Health Services and Cardea Training Centers to accept donated supplies and lab services for infectious disease prevention and treatment.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Health will receive donated supplies and laboratory processing services at no stated cost to help reduce the spread of and treat infectious diseases in the county.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, 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?Harris County (recipient of donated supplies and laboratory processing services)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 30, 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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