PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is applying jointly with the City of Houston to the U.S. Department of Justice for $1,430,968 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds, with no required match.

What it means for you

If awarded, this federal grant would provide Harris County and the City of Houston with funds for law enforcement and criminal justice purposes under the JAG program.

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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,430,968Legistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Justice, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 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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