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. | Community Exchange
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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.
Harris County seeks $750,000 in state grant funds to support immunization programs and extend seven positions through August 2027.
Harris County Public Health Services is asking the Commissioners Court to accept $750,000 in extra grant money from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The funds support the Immunization Program, including the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs. No matching funds are required. The amendment would also extend seven staff positions through August 31, 2027.
This vote decides whether Harris County accepts $750,000 in state grant money for vaccine programs serving children and adults. It also decides if 7 county staff keep their jobs through August 2027.