PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-05-28

Harris County Public Health Services is reducing the East Harris County Empowerment Council's contract by $55,546, leaving a revised total of $373,084 for reproductive healthcare access work funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

What it means for you

The East Harris County Empowerment Council will receive $55,546 less than originally awarded under its ARPA-funded reproductive healthcare contract, for a revised total of $373,084 covering June 2024 through June 2026.

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?$373,084Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?East Harris County Empowerment CouncilLegistar record ↗

Which fund?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund, revised totalLegistar 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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