Legislation Details

File #: 26-1116    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 2/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston to conduct a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 7. Agreement - UH Mental Health Mapping - signed.pdf
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): University of Houston

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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston to conduct a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The parties are entering into this interlocal agreement (ILA) to identify mental health gaps within Precinct 4, develop a publicly accessible resource map and dashboard, and provide actionable data to guide policies, budget priorities, and community engagement strategies aimed at enhancing access to care. This ILA outlines the responsibilities of both parties.

Expected Impact:
Supports research on mental health access in Harris County Precinct 4.

Alternative Options: N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Actio...

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