PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

Harris County Public Health Services is accepting an additional $85,185 from the Texas Department of State Health Services and extending the Texas Healthy Communities Grant through August 31, 2027.

What it means for you

The Texas Healthy Communities Grant program run by county public health gets more funding and more time to operate, at no additional cost to Harris County taxpayers.

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?$85,185Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Public Health ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Department of State Health ServicesLegistar 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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