PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is accepting an amendment to its MacArthur Foundation grant agreement that extends the grant end date to January 31, 2027, for two Safety and Justice Challenge grants.

What it means for you

Work funded by the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge grants can continue under Harris County through January 31, 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.

Public safety — see all →Harris County

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. Office of County Administration brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount, who receives it, or who's giving it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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