Legislation Details

File #: 26-2590    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of an agreement with the Kinder Institute of Rice University to analyze data collected by the Office of Human and Civil Rights related to civic engagement at no cost to the county.
Attachments: 1. 26-2590 Kinder.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter

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Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with the Kinder Institute of Rice University to analyze data collected by the Office of Human and Civil Rights related to civic engagement at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:

The Office of County Administration's' Human and Civil Rights Office is working with precinct offices, staff, community partners, and local universities to improve voter literacy and increase civic knowledge and engagement. The county-wide initiative consists of three parts: civics education, summer youth bootcamp, and a rally.



Expected Impact:

To increase voter literacy and civic engagement.



Alternative Options:

Current voter literacy rates will remain the same.


County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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