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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

Harris County Public Health Services is adding $375,000 in state grant funds to an existing agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for HIV and STI prevention work at local health departments, and extending four associated staff positions through August 31, 2027.

What it means for you

The additional grant money, which requires no county match, keeps four public health positions funded and supports HIV/STI prevention services available through Harris County's local health departments.

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.

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$375,000Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Texas Department of State Health Services (grant recipient named in agreement); four associated positions extended through August 31, 2027Legistar record ↗
Who gives?Texas Department of State Health Services grant fundsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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