Harris County Public Health Services is accepting $1,316,546.00 in renewal grant funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY 2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, with a required county match of $131,655, and extending nine positions to June 30, 2027.
What it means for you
Nine county employees working on public health emergency preparedness will keep their positions through June 2027, supported by this grant.
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.