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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County Resources for Children & Adults asked the Commissioners Court to temporarily move $40,485.54 in general funds to keep five grant-funded positions paid while waiting for a City of Houston My Brother's Keeper grant, and to extend those positions through July 1, 2027.

What it means for you

Five county employees working on the My Brother's Keeper program will continue to be paid with county general funds as a bridge until the expected grant arrives.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

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): Absent

40, per the official record.

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

Official council district boundaries · City of Houston GIS. Tap a district to see who represents it.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$40,486Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?Five grant positions under the My Brother's Keeper Grant programLegistar record ↗
Which fund?Harris County general fundsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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