Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration to form a workgroup to study whether Harris County should partner with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to help coordinate public-private partnerships and private philanthropy, with a report due by March 2027.

What it means for you

A cross-departmental team including representatives from each Court office, the County Attorney, and OMB will evaluate the idea and bring recommendations back to the Court, but no partnership has been created yet.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, that Commissioners Court directs the Office of County Administration to continue evaluating the feasibility, structure, governance, and potential uses and value of options to collaborate with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a workgroup that includes a representative from each Court Office, the County Attorney’s Office, OMB, and other relevant County departments to develop recommendations and provide an update by the March 2027 Court. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.