Legislation Details

File #: 26-0653    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Transmittal by Public Health Services of an update on media reach and contracting.

Primary Department: Public Health Services

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Transmittal

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Transmittal by Public Health Services of an update on media reach and contracting.

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Background and Discussion:

As directed by Commissioners Court at the January 8, 2026 meeting, Public Health has prepared a plan for next steps to further engage small media agencies and expand community reach.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  3. Make our economy more inclusive.

County Strategic Plan Objective: J: Grow the number and size of MWBEs.

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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01/08/2026

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Approval of renewal options with Hearst Newspapers, Radio One, KHOU-TV, and Fox Television

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/29/2026

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Leah Barton, Executive Director, Public Health Services

 

Attachments (if applicable): Presentation