The court approved allocating $238,856 from a federal Port Security Grant Program to the Harris County Sheriff's Office for security improvements, with most funds coming from the federal grant and the rest from the Houston Ship Channel Security District.
What it means for you
The Harris County Sheriff's Office will receive funding to make security enhancements at or around the Houston Ship Channel.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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.