Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_HTW
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend one grant funded position to August 31, 2026 for the FY26 Healthy Texas Women Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Healthy Texas Women Program is a state initiative designed to provide free or low-cost women's health and family planning services to eligible residents across Texas. It includes annual exams, screenings, contraception, and treatment for certain health conditions. In Harris County, the Commissioners Court has considered approval of this program as part of broader efforts to improve health outcomes and economic opportunities for women. The Harris County Women's Commission, which advises the Court, has highlighted disparities in access to healthcare and economic equity, particularly among women of color and low-income populations. Their research and recommendations have emphasized the importance of expanding access to affordable healthcare, including maternal care and reproductive services, to address these gaps. The Commissioners Court's discussion around the Healthy Texas Women Program centers on aligning county resources with state offerings, ensuring eligible women are aware of and can access services, and integrating this initiative into a larg...
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