The Commissioners Court voted to include additional funding in the FY2028 Community Safety budget for three programs: $1,700,000 for HART, $908,000 for RISE, and $444,000 for a Centralized function.

What it means for you

Three community safety programs — HART, RISE, and a Centralized function — are set to receive a combined $3,052,000 in the FY2028 budget.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to include in the FY28 CLS an additional $1,700,000 for HART, $908,000 for RISE, and $444,000 for Centralized function for community safety. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

4–1, per the official record.