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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The county is renewing a contract with Belong (a division of SJRC Texas) to provide life skills assessments and training for foster youth preparing for adult life, generating $20,000 in revenue.

What it means for you

Foster youth in Harris County will continue to receive life skills preparation services through this 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.

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?$20,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?Belong, division of SJRC TexasLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Resources for Children and Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5103-194334 — data from official records via PlainDocket.