Legislation Details

File #: 26-3387    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 5/18/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an affiliation agreement between Texas State University and Harris County Precinct 4 for an internship program that provides supervised field experience throughout Precinct 4 at no cost to the county.
Attachments: 1. 26-3387-7. MOU - Texas State University_signed.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas State University

 

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

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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 execute an affiliation agreement between Texas State University and Harris County Precinct 4 for an internship program that provides supervised field experience throughout Precinct 4 at no cost to the county.

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Background and Discussion:

Harris County Precinct 4 will partner with Texas State University to offer Social Work students practicum education experience as interns in Precinct 4’s Social Services Department. Under the guidance of the Director of the Social Services Department, interns will provide quality social worker services and resources to Harris County residents as social worker navigators.

 

Expected Impact:

The county will benefit from the services provided by the student interns and in turn will provide professional development and training to the students.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/28/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 4/27/2026

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Alice Lee, Chief of Staff Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Signed Agreement