Legislation Details

File #: 26-7176    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 10/19/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2026 Final action: 10/29/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from the Harris County Department of Education the donation of 120 copies of the book “Yo Voté: Tomar una decisión cambia la situación,” valued at $1,078.80.
Attachments: 1. 26-7176-7. Donation - HCDE Books - Form 770.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: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Department of Education

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 to accept from the Harris County Department of Education the donation of 120 copies of the book “Yo Voté: Tomar una decisión cambia la situación,” valued at $1,078.80.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 received a donation from the Harris County Department of Education, consisting of 120 copies of the book Yo Voté: Tomar una decisión cambia la situación, with a total estimated value of $1,078.80. The book is the Spanish translation of the nonpartisan children’s publication I Voted: Making a Choice that Matters, designed to introduce young readers to the concept of voting. The donated books will be distributed to Bayland Community Center and Burnett Bayland Community Center, which serve distinct community populations and educational programming needs.

Expected Impact:
Approval of this item will allow Precinct 4 to accept and distribute the donated books to support youth civic-education programming at Bayland Community Center and Burnett Bayland Community Center. The donation enhances literacy resources, expands accessible Spanish-language educational materials, and supports non-partisan youth engagement efforts at no cost to the County.

Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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