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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-08

The Commissioners Court voted to add $190,000 to the FY2027 Elections budget for Election Trainers.

What it means for you

Harris County's Elections department will receive an additional $190,000 to fund election trainer positions in the upcoming fiscal year.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to amend Harris County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Elections to authorize a service enhancement of $190,000.00 for Election Trainers. 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.

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?$190,000Legistar 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 a beneficiary or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5701-199157 — data from official records via PlainDocket.