The Commissioners Court approved a one-year renewal of an existing interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to provide mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services to inmates in Sheriff's Office detention facilities, covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What it means for you
Inmates held in Harris County jails will continue to receive mental health and IDD services through this agreement; the county will pay The Harris Center $10,625,659 for those services over the coming fiscal year.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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.