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File #: 26-6492    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for discussion and possible action to support individuals at the intersection of mental health, homelessness, and public safety.
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Primary Department: County Judge

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular

Type of Request: Discussion Item

 

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Request for discussion and possible action to support individuals at the intersection of mental health, homelessness, and public safety.

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County Strategic Plan Goal: 

1. Make Harris County safer and more just.

4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

6. Help residents achieve housing stability.

County Strategic Plan Objective:

B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety. 

O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):

B1: Increase the use of effective and efficient deflection responses using non-criminal justice resources for non-violent behaviors, particularly those primarily related to substance use, mental health, poverty, and homelessness.

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity

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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): W1: Use data to increase homelessness diversion

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department:

Veronyka James, Policy Director, County Judge’s Office; and

Megan Dellorto, Assistant Legal Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor, County Judge’s Office

 

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