The court approved filing a lawsuit challenging a proposed federal rule from the Office of Management and Budget and other agencies that would overhaul federal grantmaking processes, which the county says could threaten hundreds of millions in annual federal grant funding.
What it means for you
Harris County will go to court to fight a proposed federal rule it says could jeopardize the large amounts of federal grant money the county receives each year.
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.