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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The County Judge is asked to sign an amendment extending an existing agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to continue temporary respite care services for youth aged 13–17 at the Youth Diversion Center through December 31, 2026, with no additional funding.

What it means for you

Youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults would continue to receive temporary respite care services through the end of 2026.

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.

Health — see all →Youth Diversion Center

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who's paid?The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and AdultsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the June 11, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-3555-189595 — data from official records via PlainDocket.