PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

The Sheriff's Office received approval to amend an existing agreement with the Texas Office of the Governor to increase the total award to $20,000,000 under the FY26 Jails Contiguous to Texas Anti-Gang Counties-Verus Grant.

What it means for you

Harris County's Sheriff's Office will receive up to $20,000,000 in state grant funds aimed at anti-gang efforts in county jails.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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?$20,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Harris County Sheriff's OfficeLegistar record ↗

Which fund?Texas Office of the Governor/Public Safety OfficeLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the June 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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