PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Harris County is signing an agreement with the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD worth up to $680,953 to support the FY27 AWARE Harris Project.

What it means for you

This agreement channels funds toward mental health and IDD services in Harris County through a partnership with the Harris Center.

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

How much?$680,953Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 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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