PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

Harris County is approving a second amendment to its agreement with IBN Sina Foundation for an Integrated Behavioral Health Project funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act money.

What it means for you

This amendment updates the county's contract with IBN Sina Foundation, which is receiving ARPA funds for a behavioral health project serving Harris County residents.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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 ↗

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

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?IBN Sina FoundationLegistar record ↗

Who pays?American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development brought it forward. Taken up at the August 25, 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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