PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-08-25

The county would pay $25,000 to co-sponsor the 2026 Latino Health Summit, scheduled for October 21, 2026 at Rice University.

What it means for you

The Hispanic Health Coalition receives county funding to help host a health-focused event at Rice University.

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

4–0, per the official record.

Health — see all →Rice University, Houston

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$25,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Hispanic Health CoalitionLegistar 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 pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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