PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The Commissioners Court approved renewing its contract with the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative to operate an immigrant resource hotline for one year (January 1 – December 31, 2027) at a cost of $100,000.

What it means for you

This renewal keeps the immigrant resource hotline running for another year, providing a continued point of contact for immigrants seeking information or legal services in Harris County.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–1, 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.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$100,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Houston Immigration Legal Services CollaborativeLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department brought it forward. Taken up at the August 25, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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