PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The County Judge is seeking approval to apply for up to $8,000,000 in federal homeland security grants, with no local match required, to support urban area security.

What it means for you

If awarded, the funds would support homeland security efforts in the Houston urban area at no cost to county taxpayers.

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

How much?$8,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Office of the Governor / Homeland Security Grants Division, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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