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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The Sheriff's Office received approval to apply for a state grant of up to $1,970,600 to fund its Auto Theft Unit Program for fiscal year 2027.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, the Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit would receive funding to continue combating vehicle theft in Harris County; the county would also need to contribute $394,122 in cash and $1,645,528 in in-kind support.

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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$1,970,600Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Harris County Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Unit ProgramLegistar record ↗
Who gives?Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, if the grant is awardedLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the April 16, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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