PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The County Judge is authorized to sign an agreement with Arc of Harris County to provide community-based services for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or autism, and their families, at Precinct 4 community centers.

What it means for you

Harris County residents with IDD and/or autism and their families in Precinct 4 can access community-based support services through Arc of Harris County at no charge to the County.

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.

Health — see all →Precinct 4

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Arc of Harris County; Harris County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or autism and the families of such residentsLegistar 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 who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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