The Court approved allocating $345,055 in combined federal port security grant funds and county general funds to the Harris County Sheriff's Office for security enhancements.

What it means for you

The Sheriff's Office receives funding to improve security measures, using roughly three-quarters federal grant money and one-quarter county general funds.

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.