PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity is amending its agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to shift $128,523.02 in program budget funds within the RISE Program at no net change in total cost.

What it means for you

The reallocation moves money between budget categories within the existing RISE Program without increasing the overall spending or requiring additional county funds.

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?$128,523Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity brought it forward. Taken up at the May 14, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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

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