Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department appropriated funds in the amount of $33,063,987.89, with a total discretionary match of $7,574,717, for the state fiscal year 2026-2027, and extend associated positions from August 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2027 for the grant fiscal year 2026-2027 State Aid-Grant A; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Vocational Pilot Program; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Discretionary State Aid Programs; Salary Adjustment Grant; Detention Reimbursement; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation Programs. | Community Exchange
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department appropriated funds in the amount of $33,063,987.89, with a total discretionary match of $7,574,717, for the state fiscal year 2026-2027, and extend associated positions from August 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2027 for the grant fiscal year 2026-2027 State Aid-Grant A; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Vocational Pilot Program; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Discretionary State Aid Programs; Salary Adjustment Grant; Detention Reimbursement; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation Programs.
Harris County Juvenile Probation seeks approval for $33M+ in state juvenile justice grants covering diversion, therapy, and detention programs.
Harris County Juvenile Probation is asking Commissioners Court to approve over $33 million in state funds from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for fiscal year 2026–2027. The request also includes a $7.5 million local match and covers programs such as special needs diversion, vocational training, therapy, and detention reimbursement. Staff positions tied to these grants would be extended through August 2027.
Harris County Juvenile Probation runs programs for youth in the justice system. This vote decides whether the department can accept $33M+ in state funds that pay for those programs and the staff who run them.
