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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved an amendment to reduce Harris County's contract with Rebuilding Together - Houston by $1,500,000 for a home repair program funded by federal COVID relief (ARPA) money, covering November 12 through December 31, 2026.

What it means for you

This amendment cuts $1,500,000 from funds that were set aside to rehabilitate single-family homes in Harris County; residents who might have received home repair assistance through this program will have less funding available.

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?$1,500,000Legistar record ↗
Who's paid?Rebuilding Together - HoustonLegistar record ↗
Which fund?American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, decreaseLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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