PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-30

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution recognizing August 2026 as Clear the Shelters Month and supporting Harris County Pets' annual local pet adoption campaign.

What it means for you

The resolution formally acknowledges the pet adoption campaign run by Harris County Pets, encouraging residents to adopt shelter animals during August 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 ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Harris County PetsLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Commissioner of Precinct 2 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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