Legislation Details

File #: 26-5699    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $998,239.87 to continue the Jail Based Competency Restoration Program and for the expansion of the Forensic Single Portal Authority Program for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.
Attachments: 1. Mental Health & IDD JBCR Program Renewal0001
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Primary Department: Sheriff

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

 

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Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

 

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Request for approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $998,239.87 to continue the Jail Based Competency Restoration Program and for the expansion of the Forensic Single Portal Authority Program for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.

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Background and Discussion:

 

The Harris Center will provide mental health treatment, intellectual development disabilities, substance use disorder treatment, competency restoration and discharge planning services to individuals determined incompetent to stand trial within HCSO of the JBCR program. The Harris Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic by the State of Health and Human Services Commission.

 

Expected Impact:

 

The proposed program expansion will further reduce the number of people in the Harris County Jail who are on the state hospital waitlist.

 

 

 

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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12/01/20

 

Approved

01/31/23

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08/07/25

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09/18/25

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Philip Bosquez, Assistant Chief, HCSO

 

Attachments (if applicable): Renewal Intent Letter from The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for expansion of the Jail Based Competency Restoration Program and for the expansion of the Forensic Single Portal Authority Program Services