PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

Harris County is purchasing $7,000 in Walmart gift cards to support the Safety Net Program, which serves runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth.

What it means for you

Runaway, homeless, or at-risk youth served by the Safety Net Program would receive assistance through these gift cards.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, 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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$7,000Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?runaway, homeless, or at-risk youthLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 30, 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-hc26-4714-193459 — data from official records via PlainDocket.