PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-30

The court approved an agreement with Bissell Pet Foundation to provide free high-volume spay and neuter veterinary services to the Harris County Pet Resources Center.

What it means for you

Harris County's Pet Resources Center will receive free spay and neuter veterinary services from a licensed veterinarian 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

Who benefits?Veterinary Public Health Division of Harris County Public Health, which operates Harris County Pets Resources CenterLegistar 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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