Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Abilene Christian University Dallas for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.

This agreement gives college students real-world work experience inside county government. It costs the county nothing, and it can help Harris County departments get extra support. It's a win for students and for the community.

This is a formal affiliation agreement — a contract between Harris County and Abilene Christian University Dallas. Once approved, ACU Dallas students could be placed as interns in county departments. The county would not pay the students through this agreement; ACU Dallas handles that side of things.

Key details

• Type: County commissioners vote on ACU Dallas internship affiliation
• Cost to County: No cost specified in agreement
• Who Benefits: ACU Dallas students seeking government internships
• Body Voting: Harris County Commissioners Court
• Public Input: Citizens may comment during public session

About Harris County Commissioners Court

The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…

When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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The Commissioners Court will vote on this contract during their regular meeting. A majority vote is needed to approve it. If you want to weigh in before the vote, you can contact the county or attend the meeting and sign up for public comment.

If you're an ACU Dallas student or advisor, this agreement could open doors to internships inside Harris County government. If you work for a county department, ask your supervisor whether your team could host an intern through this program once it's approved.