PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

The Sheriff's Office is asking the Court to approve submitting a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for up to $2,000,000 to support commercial motor vehicle enforcement.

What it means for you

If the grant is awarded, the Sheriff's Office could receive up to $2,000,000 with no required county match for commercial motor vehicle safety efforts.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$2,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Sheriff's OfficeLegistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Transportation, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

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

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