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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Harris County will temporarily use $73,935.81 in general funds to cover ten grant-funded positions while waiting for the FY27 Family Group Decision Making Program award, and will extend those positions to August 31, 2027.

What it means for you

Ten county employees working on the Family Group Decision Making Program will continue to be paid with county general funds as a bridge until grant funds are received.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. 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?$73,936Legistar record ↗
Which fund?general fundsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Resources for Children & Adults brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who's paid — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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