Legislation Details

File #: 26-4075    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 6/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2026 Final action: 6/25/2026
Title: Request for approval of the reappointment of Dr. Jeremy E. Lankford, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending June 25, 2028.

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: County Judge

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of the reappointment of Dr. Jeremy E. Lankford, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees for a term ending June 25, 2028.

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Background and Discussion:

The Harris Center Board of Trustees acts as the governing body of the Harris Center in accordance with Sec. 534.001 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. The Harris Center is the publicly-funded, local provider of community based behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) services for Harris County and the surrounding region.

 

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Reappointment to an expiring at-large seat previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

 

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06/25/2024

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Dr. Jeremy E. Lankford, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Board of Trustees, for a term ending June 25, 2026.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026

 

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: Daniel Santamaria, Director, Boards & Commissions - OCA

 

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