Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Santa Maria Hostel, Inc. for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act Funding for the Office of County Administration for the extended period of July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (220163), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Santa Maria Hostel provides behavioral health and substance use recovery services in Harris County. This extension keeps that funding in place through the end of September 2026, so services can continue without a gap while ARPA funds are still available.

This is a contract amendment — not a new contract. It stretches an existing agreement with Santa Maria Hostel a few months longer, from July 1 to September 30, 2026. The total dollar amount stays the same; the county is simply giving the program more time to use the funds already approved.

Key details

• When: Harris County Commissioners Court meeting (check hctx.net for exact date/time)
• Where: Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
• Cost: Free to attend
• Parking: Paid parking available in nearby downtown garages
• Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026, no new funds added

About Harris County Commissioners Court

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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The County Judge will sign the amendment if the Commissioners Court approves it on June 11. The amendment was introduced on May 29, 2026, and is listed as file number 26-3742. For questions, the listed county contact is Summer.

Turner@pur.hctx.net.

Santa Maria Hostel offers behavioral health and substance use recovery services in the Houston area. This funding comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, which Harris County has been directing toward mental health and recovery programs. If you or a neighbor needs behavioral health support, Santa Maria Hostel may be a resource worth exploring.