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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is renewing an interlocal agreement with UT Health Science Center at Houston to provide a Medical Director for the Holistic Alternative Response Team (HART) within Public Health Services for one year starting January 23, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County's Public Health Services will continue to have a Medical Director overseeing the HART program at a cost of $90,000.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. 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?The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Holistic Alternative Response Team (HART)Legistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the September 17, 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 ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-5945-198600 — data from official records via PlainDocket.

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