Legislation Details

File #: 26-5707    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 8/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/8/2026 Final action: 9/8/2026
Title: Request by Probate Court No. 3 for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to establish the collaborative framework and responsibilities for upcoming facility renovation projects.
Attachments: 1. 26-5707-ILA and Order .pdf
Primary Department: Probate Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Jason Cox

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Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

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Request by Probate Court No. 3 for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) to establish the collaborative framework and responsibilities for upcoming facility renovation projects.
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Background and Discussion:
Probate Court 3-Mental Health and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) share a mutual interest in optimizing regional infrastructure to better serve the community. To facilitate necessary facility renovations, both parties have negotiated an Interlocal Agreement (ILA). This agreement outlines the shared funding responsibilities, operational boundaries, and project management oversight required to execute the capital improvements efficiently.
Approval of this ILA allows Probate Court 3-Mental Health to collaborate directly with UTHealth, leveraging joint resources to expedite the renovation timeline and ensure compliance with public health and safety standards. Moving forward with this agreement ensures that county-utilized facilities are modernized to support ongoing public services. Consequently, authorization is requested to execute the agreement and initiate the planned infrastructure enhancements.






Expected Impact:

Approval of this Interlocal Agreement will modernize regional infr...

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