PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved renewing a one-year agreement with UT Health Science Center at Houston to provide psychiatric services for children in the county's child welfare integrated healthcare program, at a cost of $104,000.

What it means for you

Children in Harris County's child welfare system will continue to have access to psychiatric services through this renewed partnership with UT Health.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$104,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Resources for Children and AdultsLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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