What this is
Harris County is adding two specially trained sheriff's deputies to work with The Harris Center for better mental health crisis response.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-2773 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-21 Passed: 2026-05-14
Tiffany.Williams@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
- Start Date: May 2026
- Location: Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
- Personnel: Two specially trained sheriff's deputies
- Service Area: All of Harris County
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
When someone in our community has a mental health crisis, specially trained deputies will respond instead of regular officers. This means safer, better help for people experiencing mental health emergencies and their families.
If this passes
Two trained deputies will respond to mental health crises at Harris Center starting May 2026, providing safer and more appropriate help for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
If this does not pass
Regular patrol officers without specialized mental health training would continue responding to mental health crises, which may not provide the best outcomes for people in need.
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