PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Public Health Services is requesting approval to change the funding source for 12 existing positions, effective October 3, 2026, to support the Community Health & Wellness Division.

What it means for you

Twelve staff positions within Public Health Services will be reassigned to a different funding source starting October 3, 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

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

4–1, 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 decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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