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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

Harris County is entering a one-year agreement paying the University of Houston up to $228,000 to help expand the skills and capacity of early childhood care providers through the county's SURE and SURE Plus programs.

What it means for you

Early childhood care providers in Harris County may receive support or training through this partnership; residents who use childcare services could be indirectly affected by improved provider capacity.

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.

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$228,000Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?University of HoustonLegistar 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 which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4495-191644 — data from official records via PlainDocket.

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