PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

Harris County accepted a $400,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission to fund a Veterans Mental Health Peer Support program for fiscal year 2027 and extended three related staff positions through August 31, 2026.

What it means for you

Veteran residents of Harris County may have access to peer support mental health services funded by this grant; three existing county employees in Veterans Services keep their positions through August 31, 2026.

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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$400,000Legistar record ↗

Who receives?Harris County Veterans ServicesLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Texas Veterans Commission grant fundsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Veterans Services brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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