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Harris County Renews Environmental Program with American YouthWorks Harris County plans to renew a $397,352 environmental program with American YouthWorks for Precinct 2.
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On the record
April 13, 2026
What it means for your household Under $30,000
Young people in this bracket could benefit most from the job training and green job opportunities this program provides.
$30,000-$60,000
Young adults may gain access to environmental job training, while families enjoy cleaner local parks and natural spaces.
$60,000-$100,000
Families benefit from improved environmental quality in local parks and natural areas, but no direct financial impact.
Over $100,000
Benefits from environmental improvements to local natural spaces, but program mainly serves lower-income youth for job training.
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Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
Adrian GarciaHarris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Source record Organization Harris County
Added to Community Exchange Apr 12, 2026
Annette RamirezHarris County Tax Assessor-Collector
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How this connects
Harris County Commissioners Court will vote on renewing an Environmental Stewardship Program with American YouthWorks. The one-year contract for Precinct 2 costs $397,352 and runs from May 2026 to May 2027. This program helps our community protect local environments and train young people in environmental work. When we show up together, our community becomes more connected, more resilient, and more powerful.
