PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking the County Judge to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston to share in the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

What it means for you

Harris County and the City of Houston would formally partner to receive and use federal JAG law enforcement grant funds for fiscal year 2025.

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

Who receives?Harris County Sheriff's Office and City of HoustonLegistar 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 a dollar amount or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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