PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The Court approved accepting $36,000 in federal overtime funding from ICE Homeland Security Investigations for the fiscal year covering October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County law enforcement personnel working joint operations with ICE-HSI can be paid overtime using this federal funding rather than county funds.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, 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?$36,000Legistar record ↗

Who pays?U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Joint Operations ProgramLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the June 11, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a beneficiary — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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