PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-06

The county is terminating its contract with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for domestic violence system coordination and support services for Public Health Services, effective June 30, 2026.

What it means for you

The Houston Area Women's Center's contract with Harris County Public Health Services for domestic violence coordination will end on June 30, 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: (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.

Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Houston Area Women's Center, Inc.Legistar 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 a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5221-194353 — data from official records via PlainDocket.