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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The Sheriff's Office is applying for a federal grant of up to $200,000 with no required county match, aimed at combating child exploitation through community policing.

What it means for you

If awarded, the grant would fund Sheriff's Office efforts to combat child exploitation; no county cash match would be required.

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?$200,000Legistar record ↗
Who gives?U.S. Department of Justice/Community Policing Services, if the grant is awardedLegistar 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 who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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