Legislation Details

File #: 26-2006    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 3/10/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association the donations of one hundred (100) stuffed animals for children entering the DRO's Visitation Center.
Sponsors: Domestic Relations
Attachments: 1. Stuff Bears Donation for Visitation Center 4-16-26 Court

Primary Department: Domestic Relations

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: David W. Simpson, Executive Director

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

 

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Request for approval to accept from the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association the donations of one hundred (100) stuffed animals for children entering the DRO’s Visitation Center.

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Background and Discussion:

 

The stuffed animals will be distributed during a child’s intake interview.  Each child may select a stuffed animal to accompany them home or bring back to the Center on weekends. 

 

Expected Impact:

 

 The stuffed animals have a estimated retail value of $1000.00 and will provide comfort to children visiting at our site.

 

Alternative Options: No alternative options or restrictions

 

 

 

 

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

County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children’s health outcomes.

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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: David W. Simpson, Executive Director

 

Attachments (if applicable): County Auditor’s Form 770