PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-09-17

Public Health Services asked the court to reappoint Dr. Ericka Brown as the Local Health Authority for Harris County for a two-year term from September 17, 2026, to September 17, 2028.

What it means for you

Dr. Ericka Brown will continue serving as Harris County's official Local Health Authority, the position responsible for public health oversight in the county.

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

Who?Dr. Ericka BrownLegistar record ↗

To what?Local Health AuthorityLegistar 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 ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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