PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-11

Harris County is entering an agreement with the University of Houston College of Optometry to provide free vision screenings at Bayland, Burnett Bayland, and Freed community centers at no cost to the county.

What it means for you

Residents who visit those three community centers can receive free vision screenings provided by UH College of Optometry.

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 →Bayland, Burnett Bayland, and Freed community centers

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

Who benefits?University of Houston College of Optometry; residents at Bayland, Burnett Bayland, and Freed community centersLegistar 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 dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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