PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

Harris County Public Health Services is accepting a $71,500 grant from the National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program, with no county match required, for a program called the Adaptive Capacities for Transformation Houston Planning grant.

What it means for you

Harris County Public Health Services receives $71,500 in outside funding at no cost to county taxpayers to support a Houston-area planning initiative.

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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$71,500Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research ProgramLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the May 28, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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