PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Harris County Sheriff's Office received approval to accept $21,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice and City of Houston for the FY25-26 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, with no county match required.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office gets additional federal and city funding to support its work investigating internet crimes against children, at no direct cost to county taxpayers.

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

4–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$21,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Sheriff's Office / Internet Crimes Against Children Task ForceLegistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Justice / City of HoustonLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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