PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

Harris County is entering a no-cost agreement with the University of Houston Downtown to allow CJ/Social Work students to complete supervised internships with the county from May 28 to August 31, 2026.

What it means for you

University of Houston Downtown students in the CJ/Social Work Department will be able to fulfill internship requirements by working with Harris County at no charge to the 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

Who benefits?University of Houston Downtown; student interns in the CJ/Social Work DepartmentLegistar 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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