PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-08

The Commissioners Court voted to add $439,103 to the FY2027 Public Health budget for a program called RISE.

What it means for you

Harris County's Public Health department will receive additional funding for the RISE program in the upcoming fiscal year.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to amend Harris County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Public Health to authorize a service enhancement of $439,103.00 for RISE. 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

How much?$439,103Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?RISELegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 8, 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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