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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

Juvenile Probation will accept nearly $33.1 million in state funds with a county match of about $7.6 million to support multiple juvenile justice programs for state fiscal years 2026–2027, and will extend associated staff positions accordingly.

What it means for you

A range of juvenile probation programs — including special needs diversion, vocational training, therapy, detention, and equipment funding — will continue to be staffed and funded through the 2026–2027 state fiscal year.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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?$33,100,000Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Juvenile ProbationLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Juvenile Probation brought it forward. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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