What this is
Harris County receives $1.3 million to keep our community prepared for health emergencies like hurricanes, disease outbreaks, and chemical spills.
Type: GrantFile: 26-2995 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Amount: $1,316,546 grant from Texas health department
- Duration: Through June 2027
- Purpose: Fund 9 emergency health worker positions
- Coverage: All Harris County residents
- Contact: Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
Harris County gets $1.3M to keep 9 health workers ready for emergencies like hurricanes, disease outbreaks, or chemical spills. This helps protect all families by making sure medical supplies are ready and health teams are trained when disasters happen.
If this passes
Harris County keeps 9 trained health workers ready for emergencies. Medical supplies stay stocked. Health teams coordinate better during disasters like hurricanes or disease outbreaks.
If this does not pass
Harris County would lose emergency health workers and be less prepared for disasters. Medical response during emergencies could be slower and less organized.
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