Public decision
Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for mental health and intellectual developmental disability services to inmates housed in the detention facilities operated by the Sheriff’s Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $10,625,659.
Harris County votes July 9, 2026 on a $10.6M contract renewal for mental health and IDD services inside county jail facilities.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for comprehensive mental health services for the TRIAD Prevention Program for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $392,374, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County may renew a $392,374 mental health services contract with The Harris Center for the TRIAD Prevention Program through September 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval of a collaborative agreement with Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System, the Houston Health Department, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and Community Health Choice related to the terms of participation in the Harris Collaborative.
Commissioners Court item seeking approval of a multi-agency Harris Collaborative participation agreement among four Harris County health partners.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant funds in the amount of $1,800,000, with no required match, for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project.
Harris County seeks approval to accept a $1.8M federal grant for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project with no required county match.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant funds in the amount of $1,800,000, with no required match, for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project.
Harris County seeks approval to accept $1.8M in federal grant funds for the FY27 AWARE Harris Project with no required match.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Veterans Services for approval to accept from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Veterans Mental Health Peer Support program, and extend 3 associated positions to August 31, 2026.
Harris County will vote July 9, 2026 on a $400,000 grant to fund peer mental health support services for veterans and their families.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $30,000 for Community Assistance Referral Program (CARP) for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County Commissioners Court considers a $30,000 agreement funding CARP, which connects people leaving HCSO jail to mental health and community services.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Veterans Services for approval to extend three grant funded positions to August 31, 2027, for the FY26 Texas Veterans Commission Non-Clinical Mental Health Grant.
Harris County Veterans Services seeks approval to extend three grant-funded mental health positions through August 31, 2027.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $10,575,000, with a required match of $10,575,000, and execute a renewal agreement until August 31, 2029, for the Community Mental Health Program.
Harris County seeks approval to accept $10.5M in state grant funds for the Community Mental Health Program, with a required county match.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with a required match of $1,167,667, for the FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Grant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks approval to apply for a $3M DOJ Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Grant.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults (HCRCA) for approval of an agreement with Channelview, Sheldon, and Spring Independent School Districts for HCRCA FY27 AWARE Harris Project to provide specialized mental health services to students for the period of September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2028.
Harris County seeks approval to provide specialized mental health services to students in three school districts through September 2028.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in an amount up to $250,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks approval to apply for up to $250,000 in federal mental health and wellness grant funds.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
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
Public decision
Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for residential placement through the jail re-entry program for the Administrative Office of the District Courts for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, in the amount of $300,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County may renew a $300,000 contract with The Harris Center to provide housing and support for people leaving the Harris County Jail.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request for approval of amendments to 14 agreements with Harris County Housing Authority, Harris County Housing Authority Public Facility Corporation, Comunidad Corporation, The Women's Home, Pilgrim Housing Development Corporation, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and Woodland Towers, LP for various affordable housing projects funded with HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).
Harris County Commissioners Court reviews amendments to 14 affordable housing agreements funded by HOME and CDBG-DR programs.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Church World Service to provide free refugee health promotion programs at Burnett Bayland Community Center, at no cost to the County.
Harris County may partner with CWS Houston to offer free refugee health programs at Burnett Bayland Community Center in Gulfton, at no cost to the county.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - U.S. Food & Drug Administration grant funds in the amount of $4,000.00, with no required match, for the Retail Flexible Funding Model grant program.
Harris County accepted a $4,000 NEHA/FDA grant for the Retail Flexible Funding Model program, with no county match required.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company to add documents to the agreement(s) for dental preferred provider organization (PPO) and dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) Insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (240083), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14%.
Harris County may amend its Cigna dental insurance agreement for 2026 with no increase in contract amount and a 14% MWBE goal.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Harris County Expands HIV Prevention and Care Services
Harris County expanded its HIV prevention and care services through the Ryan White Program, offering free testing, treatment, and support.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Harris County Adds $3,481 to Youth Education Grant Program
Harris County receives $3,481 more in federal funding to help young people in juvenile probation get better education and support services.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to transfer general funds in the amount of $150,000 to District Courts Administration to support the Courtroom Peer Support Expansion Pilot.
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote July 9, 2026, on funding peer support workers inside district courtrooms to help people access services.
Harris County Commissioners Court
Public decision
Harris County Funds New Playgrounds for Three Alief Schools
Harris County approved $750,000 for new playground equipment at three Alief schools, creating safer play spaces for southwest Harris County children.
Harris County Commissioners Court
