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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

Public Health Services is asking to accept $248,685 in state grant funds — with no county match required — for the FY27 Title V Child Health and Dental Program, and extend three positions through August 31, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County will receive state money to support child health and dental services, keeping three related staff positions funded through next summer.

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.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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

District A — Amy PeckADistrict B — Tarsha JacksonBDistrict C — Joe PanzarellaCDistrict D — Carolyn Evans-ShabazzDDistrict E — Fred FlickingerEDistrict F — Tiffany ThomasFDistrict G — Mary Nan HuffmanGDistrict H — Mario CastilloHDistrict I — Joaquin MartinezIDistrict J — Edward PollardJDistrict K — Martha Castex-TatumK

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Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$248,685Legistar record ↗
Who gives?Texas Health and Human Services CommissionLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the August 6, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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