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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The County Engineer's Office wants to apply for a $1,148,482 state grant for emergency preservation of a historic courthouse, with the county required to provide an equal local match of $1,148,482.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would fund emergency repair or restoration work on a previously restored historic courthouse, with the county paying half the total cost.

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.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$1,148,482Legistar record ↗
Who gives?Texas Historical Commission, if the grant is awarded; required local matchLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the County Engineer 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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