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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

Harris County is approving a fifth amendment to its agreement with The Salvation Army of Greater Houston for a permanent supportive housing preservation program funded by $7,608,304.47 in ARPA and General Flex Funds.

What it means for you

This amendment continues the county's partnership with The Salvation Army of Greater Houston to preserve permanent supportive housing using federal pandemic relief and county general funds.

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.

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?$7,608,304Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?The Salvation Army of Greater HoustonLegistar record ↗
Who pays?American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and General Flex FundsLegistar 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 ↗

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