PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The Commissioners Court voted to officially designate September 2026 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Harris County.

What it means for you

This is a symbolic resolution that raises awareness of suicide prevention for Harris County residents during September 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

4–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Judge brought it forward. Taken up at the August 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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