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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court voted to have the County Judge sign a formal agreement between Harris County and Harris Health (the Harris County Hospital District) for Harris County to provide in-kind support of governmental services to Harris Health.

What it means for you

This agreement formalizes a support relationship between Harris County government and Harris Health, the public hospital system that serves low-income and uninsured residents of Harris County.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health for the provision of in-kind support of governmental services. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–0, per the official record.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
Who's paid?Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris HealthLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4111-193256 — data from official records via PlainDocket.