The Commissioners Court approved the creation of a new county department to manage and assign certain individuals who receive Harris County health benefits.

What it means for you

This creates a new administrative department that will handle a specific group of Harris County health benefit recipients, though the document does not specify which individuals or what the department will do beyond that assignment function.

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

5–0, per the official record.