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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The Sheriff's Office is accepting a state grant of $1,240,191 to fund its Auto Theft Unit through August 31, 2027, with the county also required to contribute a cash match of $248,040 and in-kind match of $2,881,259.

What it means for you

This grant keeps the Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit staffed and operating through August 2027, using Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority funds alongside county contributions.

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

40, per the official record.

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?$2,881,259Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Harris County Sheriff's Office Auto Theft UnitLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the August 25, 2026 meeting Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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