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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

Harris County Public Health Services is accepting a donation of 8,000 doses of flea, tick, and parasite medication — 4,000 for dogs and 4,000 for cats — from Bissell Pet Foundation, valued at $208,000, as part of a screwworm response program.

What it means for you

Residents with dogs or cats in Harris County may be able to receive free NexGard or NexGard Combo doses through the county's NexGard Screwworm Response Program.

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?$208,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Harris County (non-monetary donation of 4,000 doses of NexGard for dogs and 4,000 doses of NexGard Combo for cats)Legistar 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 ↗
The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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