PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution celebrating the Harris County Public Library for receiving the 2026 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize.

What it means for you

This is a symbolic recognition of the Harris County Public Library for winning a named award; it does not involve county spending.

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

Who's paid?Harris County Public LibraryLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Commissioner of Precinct 4 and Precinct 1 brought it forward. Taken up at the July 30, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4934-193663 — data from official records via PlainDocket.