Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_IMMU_RE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 10%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for additional grant funds in the amount of $750,000, with no required match, for the Immunization Program as a Responsible Entity Managing the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs, and extend seven positions through August 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) was designated as a Responsible Entity (RE) for the Immunization Program effective September 1, 2024, supporting the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs. This renewal requests $750,000 for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, to continue HCPH's oversight of more than 200 healthcare providers participating in these programs throughout Harris County. HCPH ensures provider compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements, oversees vaccine distribution, and promotes use of the Texas Immunization Registry (ImmTrac2), helping ensure children and adults have access to essential immunizations regardless of their ability to pay.
Expected Impact:
As a Responsible Entity, HCPH will continue strengthening the immunization infrastructure throughout Harris County by improving coordination of vaccine distribution and expanding access to immunization services, particularly among underserved populations. Continued support of this program will improve vaccination rates, reduce vaccine-preventable diseases, strengthen community health resilience, and advance health equity by increasing access to quality preventive healthcare services.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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08/27/2024 |
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Grant award acceptance approved in Commissioners Court |
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08/07/2025 |
243 |
Amendment to the agreement approved to accept $750,000 in grant funds and extend seven positions through August 31, 2026. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): September 05, 2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Local Health Authority, Director of Community Health and Wellness Division, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): HHS001331300051 Amendment No. 2, County Form 1294, 3441 Forms, Budget Template