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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The County Judge is asking the court to accept $1,930,697 in federal homeland security grant funds from the Office of the Governor for law enforcement terrorism prevention activities.

What it means for you

Harris County would receive nearly $1.93 million — with no local match required — for terrorism prevention projects under the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program.

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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

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?$1,930,697Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Harris County (Urban Area Security Initiative Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities and State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities projects)Legistar record ↗
Who gives?Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants DivisionLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Judge brought it forward. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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