PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-06-25

Housing and Community Development received approval to amend its agreement with the Texas General Land Office to increase Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery block grant funding to $885,431,475.04 and extend the grant end date to August 31, 2026.

What it means for you

Harris County gains an increased total of over $885 million in disaster recovery funds for Hurricane Harvey relief, with more time to spend them.

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?$885,431,475Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Housing and Community DevelopmentLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas General Land Office (CDBG-DR)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development brought it forward. Taken up at the June 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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