PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-08

The Commissioners Court voted to add funding to the District Attorney's Office FY2027 budget for a program called Intake Modernization.

What it means for you

The District Attorney's Office will receive additional budget funds in FY2027 to modernize its intake processes.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to amend Harris County’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for District Attorney’s Office to authorize a service enhancement for Intake Modernization. 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

Who benefits?District Attorney's OfficeLegistar 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 dollar amount or who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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