Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston in an amount not to exceed $228,000.00, for the period of one year, to support Harris County's efforts to increase the capacity of early childhood care providers through its SURE and SURE Plus programming. | Community Exchange
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston in an amount not to exceed $228,000.00, for the period of one year, to support Harris County's efforts to increase the capacity of early childhood care providers through its SURE and SURE Plus programming.
Harris County may pay UH up to $228,000 to help child care providers grow through free business consulting and certification support.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on July 9, 2026 on a deal to pay the University of Houston up to $228,000 over one year to help early childhood care providers grow. UH's SURE program pairs business students with small business owners for free consulting. SURE Plus offers extra help for specific industries like child care, including guidance on certifications and government contracts. This supports Harris County's push to get more child care centers state-certified so they can serve families receiving child care subsidies.
Harris County may spend up to $228,000 of public funds on a one-year contract with the University of Houston to support child care provider programs. Neighbors may want to know how county money is being used.
