The county is renewing an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to provide competency and sanity evaluation services for the Administrative Office of the District Courts from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, at a cost of $3,402,477.

What it means for you

The Harris Center will continue performing court-ordered mental health evaluations for defendants in Harris County courts, a service that affects people in the criminal justice system who require competency or sanity assessments.

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

5–0, per the official record.