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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Public Health Services is accepting $3,286,815.40 from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants for the FY27 Texas Refugee Medical Screening Program, with no county match, and extending 14 positions through September 30, 2027.

What it means for you

Harris County's refugee medical screening program will continue with federal funding and 14 staff positions extended into fiscal year 2027.

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.

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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?$3,286,815Legistar record ↗
Who receives?Public Health Services; 14 associated positionsLegistar record ↗
Who gives?U.S. Committee for Refugees and ImmigrantsLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Public Health Services brought it forward. Taken up at the September 17, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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