Request for discussion and possible action to direct Human Resources and Talent to coordinate with the Office of County Administration, County Attorney’s Office, Office of Management and Budget, Universal Services, Auditor’s Office, and other relevant departments on drafting a countywide Paid Mental Health Leave policy that applies to all regular, full-time employees not already covered by an existing department policy, and return to the July 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting to present options to amend the Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures. | Community Exchange
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Request for discussion and possible action to direct Human Resources and Talent to coordinate with the Office of County Administration, County Attorney’s Office, Office of Management and Budget, Universal Services, Auditor’s Office, and other relevant departments on drafting a countywide Paid Mental Health Leave policy that applies to all regular, full-time employees not already covered by an existing department policy, and return to the July 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting to present options to amend the Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures.
Harris County proposes a countywide paid mental health leave policy for full-time employees, with options due July 9, 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced this policy item on May 28, 2026. It asks Human Resources and several county departments to work together on a paid mental health leave policy. The policy would cover all regular, full-time county employees not already included in a department-level plan. Staff are expected to return with options at the July 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting.
Harris County is exploring a paid mental health leave policy for full-time county employees. Neighbors who work for the county or rely on county services may be affected by how staff time-off rules change.
