PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Constable of Precinct 7 received approval to accept $74,760 in grant funds from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for an illegal dumping prevention program, with the county contributing a required match of $15,300.

What it means for you

Precinct 7 will have funding to run an illegal dumping prevention program through FY26-27, with most costs covered by the grant and a smaller share from the county.

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.

Public safety — see all →Precinct 7

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$74,760Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Constable of Precinct 7 / FY26-27 Precinct 7 Illegal Dumping Prevention ProgramLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Constable of Precinct 7 brought it forward. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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