Request by the County Clerk’s Office for approval of additional funding to sustain and enhance the voter education and outreach program, and to support 33 new Position Control Numbers (PCNs) including direct and indirect costs associated with FY 2026 election operations, including z-time compensation for exempt employees, compliance with Senate Bill 2216, requiring specific early voting election security measures, and other necessary election-related expenses in the total amount of $4,946,642.00. | Community Exchange
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Request by the County Clerk’s Office for approval of additional funding to sustain and enhance the voter education and outreach program, and to support 33 new Position Control Numbers (PCNs) including direct and indirect costs associated with FY 2026 election operations, including z-time compensation for exempt employees, compliance with Senate Bill 2216, requiring specific early voting election security measures, and other necessary election-related expenses in the total amount of $4,946,642.00.
Harris County approved nearly $5 million for voter education, 33 new election staff positions, and early voting security measures for FY 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved $4,946,642 for the County Clerk's Office to support voter education and outreach, fund 33 new staff positions, cover FY 2026 election costs, pay overtime for exempt employees, and meet Senate Bill 2216 requirements for early voting security. The measure passed on January 29, 2026, after being introduced January 21, 2026.
This funding covers staff and costs for running elections in Harris County, including early voting security rules required by state law. Neighbors who vote in Harris County are directly affected by how elections are staffed and secured.
