County Judge Hidalgo proposed adding $720,000 to the FY2027 budget for children who have survived domestic violence, but the motion failed because no other commissioner seconded it.

What it means for you

If approved, Harris County's FY2027 budget would have included $720,000 for children who have survived domestic violence; because the motion died for lack of a second, no funds were added.

Outcome

A motion was made by County Judge Hidalgo, to amend Harris County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to authorize a service enhancement of $720,000.00 for children that have survived domestic violence. Motion died for a lack of a second.