PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

The county is adding $80,000 to an existing contract with Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project to continue providing immigration and naturalization services through the end of 2026.

What it means for you

Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project will receive additional funding to keep offering immigration and naturalization assistance to residents through December 31, 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, 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

How much?$80,000Legistar record ↗

Who benefits?Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation ProjectLegistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Housing and Community Development Department brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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