Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Secondary Department: County Attorney
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Asset Management
Project ID (if applicable): n/a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Summer Legal Academy (SLA) - Harris County Attorney's Office
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 for approval of the usage of Precinct 2 buses for the purpose of transporting the Harris County Attorney's Office Summer Legal Academy students to and from various locations from July 17 - July 21, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Summer Legal Academy (SLA) is a two-week paid readiness program that fuels the minds of ambitious Harris County high school students destined for the world of law and is hosted by the Harris County Attorney's Office. Students learn about applying to law school, what to expect as a law student, the different areas of law, and hear directly from various attorneys and community leaders. The program provides students who are interested in the legal field with pivotal resources and tools for their journey. Students participate in classroom-style lectures with guest speakers, including Harris County attorneys, judges, and law school professors.
Expected Impact:
Precinct 2 will support youth development initiatives by strengthening partnerships, increasing accessibility and participation, and ensuring students can reliably attend all program activities. Enhancing educational experience by enabling visits to key legal institutions in Harris County.
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