PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-14

The court approved certifying four nonprofit organizations so they can apply for state Emergency Solutions Grant funds to support emergency shelter activities.

What it means for you

Four nonprofits providing emergency shelter services in Harris County are authorized to seek annual ESG funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

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

Who receives?Four nonprofit organizations (unnamed in the record) conducting Emergency Solutions Grant shelter activitiesLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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