PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-17

The Commissioners Court approved ending its contract with Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston, which had been providing comprehensive dental care to homeless individuals using federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

What it means for you

The agreement that funded dental services for homeless residents through Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston is being terminated; the document does not state what, if anything, will replace it.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, 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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who receives?Healthcare for the Homeless-HoustonLegistar record ↗

Who gives?Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds; no dollar amount statedLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the August 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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