PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

Harris County Public Health Services is accepting an additional $25,000 in grant funds from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for the FY2025-26 CATCH Healthy Smiles Program, with no county match required.

What it means for you

This grant money supports the CATCH Healthy Smiles Program, which is aimed at improving dental health for residents served by Harris County Public Health Services.

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?$25,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonLegistar 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 ↗

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