Legislation Details

File #: 26-1116    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 2/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston to conduct a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4.
Attachments: 1. 7. Agreement - UH Mental Health Mapping - signed.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

 

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): University of Houston

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston to conduct a mental health mapping project in Precinct 4.

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Background and Discussion:

The parties are entering into this interlocal agreement (ILA) to identify mental health gaps within Precinct 4, develop a publicly accessible resource map and dashboard, and provide actionable data to guide policies, budget priorities, and community engagement strategies aimed at enhancing access to care. This ILA outlines the responsibilities of both parties.

 

Expected Impact:

Supports research on mental health access in Harris County Precinct 4.

 

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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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Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: Anne Sung, Chief Policy and Innovation Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

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