Request by Public Health Services for approval of a position effective July 11, 2026, to support the Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant.

Harris County Public Health Services is asking the Commissioners Court to approve a new grant-funded staff position starting July 11, 2026. The position is paid for by the CDC's Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant, a five-year federal program. No county tax dollars fund this role. The Court is scheduled to vote on July 9, 2026. Residents can contact Cindy.Paz@harriscountytx.gov or sign up to speak at appearancerequest.harriscountytx.gov.

Harris County is asking to add a new staff position paid by a federal grant. Neighbors may care because it affects how the county health department is staffed and how public health services are delivered locally.