PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-08

The County Judge is asking to accept an amendment that extends the end date of a federal homeland security grant for the Accessible Hazards Alert System (AHAS) Sustainment Project to June 30, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County gets more time to complete its federally funded emergency alert system project, meaning the system's maintenance and operation can continue without a funding gap.

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.

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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

Who receives?Harris County (FY25 HC - Accessible Hazards Alert System (AHAS) Sustainment Project)Legistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division, if the amendment is acceptedLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. County Judge brought it forward. Taken up at the September 8, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5679-197415 — data from official records via PlainDocket.