PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The County Library is accepting an amendment to its existing agreement with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to extend the end date of the FY25 Curiosity Cruiser Mobile Literacy Initiative grant to September 30, 2026.

What it means for you

The mobile literacy initiative funded by the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation will be allowed to continue operating through September 30, 2026.

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 ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who receives?Harris County Public Library / Curiosity Cruiser Mobile Literacy InitiativeLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Library brought it forward. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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