PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Sheriff's Office is applying for a $500,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a youth gang prevention and intervention program, with no county match required.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would allow the Sheriff's Office to run programs aimed at preventing and reducing youth gang activity in Harris County.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

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): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$500,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Justice / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, if the grant is awardedLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the May 28, 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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