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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county approved paying the City of Houston $190,000 in four quarterly payments during FY27 to cover the Sheriff's Office share of operating costs for the Houston TranStar facility.

What it means for you

Harris County will contribute its share of TranStar's operating costs to the City of Houston throughout fiscal year 2027.

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

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

5–0, per the official record.

Transportation — see all →Harris County / City of 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?$190,000Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?City of HoustonLegistar record ↗
Who pays?general fundsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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