PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county approved renewing a $998,239.87 agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to continue jail-based mental health competency restoration and expand a forensic services program from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What it means for you

People in the Harris County Jail who need mental health competency restoration services will continue to receive them, and the Forensic Single Portal Authority Program will be expanded under this renewed agreement.

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?$998,240Legistar record ↗

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

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. 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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