The Court is asked to approve moving up to $5,624,299.21 in ARPA funds to help cover the Harris County Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget. A motion to extend discussion time failed, so no final action was recorded.

What it means for you

If approved, up to $5,624,299.21 in previously allocated federal pandemic relief funds would be redirected to support the county's general operating budget for FY2027.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by County Judge Hidalgo, to extend the time to allow discussion. The motion failed by the following vote.