PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County Public Health Services is accepting an additional $6,602 in grant funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for fiscal year 2026.

What it means for you

This additional funding helps maintain WIC services — such as nutrition support and food assistance — for eligible low-income women, infants, and children in Harris 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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$6,602Legistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Health and Human Services CommissionLegistar record ↗

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

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

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-2905-187690 — data from official records via PlainDocket.